2008 Long Now
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(a 50/50 blend of barbera and nebbiolo, aged entirely in new barriques ): Deep ruby. Sexy oak complements aromas of dark berries, licorice and minerals. Very sweet and dense but with a light touch from firm acidity. Very fine-grained, modern-style wine with glossy dark fruit flavors, suave tannins and excellent persistence. I find this a bit less heavily extracted than some past vintages, and finer for the gentler touch.
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The 2008 Long Now is a brilliant wine. The 2008 is a big, powerful Long Now bursting with dark fruit. It is perhaps a bit less refined today than the 2009, especially in its tannin, but my instincts tell me further bottle age is all that is required. I especially like the way the fruit builds towards the rich, intense finish. This is shaping up to be a terrific wine.
The 2008 Long Now is a brilliant wine. The 2008 is a big, powerful Long Now bursting with dark fruit. It is perhaps a bit less refined today than the 2009, especially in its tannin, but my instincts tell me further bottle age is all that is required. I especially like the way the fruit builds towards the rich, intense finish. This is shaping up to be a terrific wine. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. These are among the finest wines I have ever tasted from Giorgio Pelissero. The 2008 harvest was very much on the later side and began in mid-October. The Vanotu was aged in 100% new French oak barrels, while the Nubiola and Tulin were aged approximately 60% in cask and 40% used French oak. Pelissero credits higher-quality barrels as one of the main reasons his wines are more elegant than in the past, but he isn’t giving himself enough credit. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907