Reviews & Ratings

2008 Conn Creek Red Blends or Varietals "Anthology"

Winery: Conn Creek

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Anthology"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 11% Merlot, 7% Petite Verdot, & 4% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $55

Cases produced: 3,200

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: January 4, 2013

Wine Review: This opaque and midnight blue colored red blend from Napa Valley opens with a mild black cherry bouquet with a hint of cola and faint oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty black cherry with notes of plum and boysenberry. I also detected hints of gentle oak in the background. The finish is dry and its dusty moderate tannins are sticky and linger for quite some time. I would decant this wine in the near term and serve it with a cowboy ribeye. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Berries, violets, allspice and freshly baked pastry unite in an offering reminiscent of berry pie. The aromatic potpourri prominently features bright cherry flavors and sandalwood-tinged cocoa spice. Handsomely sculptured tannins showcase the mouthwatering fruit compote in the long, lingering finish. - Mike McGrath, Winemaker

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Conn Creek 2008 Anthology.