2008 Carter Cabernet Sauvignon Hossfeld Coliseum

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Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2011

(an 80/20 blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon, aged entirely in French oak, 80% new): Bright ruby-red. Aromatic nose combines black cherry, crushed rock, violet and clove oil. Quite sweet and seamless, but with its lush texture supported by tannic grip and a distinctly rocky quality that reminded me of limestone. Nicely dense, juicy wine with a rather bracing finish.

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91
91/100

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91
91/100

Robert Parker

91
91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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91 points
Robert Parker
Score 91/100 · Drink 2010-2020, Robert Parker, Dec 2010

The 2008 Hossfeld Coliseum (a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) reveals a deep ruby/purple color along with dense black currant fruit intermixed with well-integrated sweet oak, licorice and spring flower notes. This complete, full-bodied, impressively endowed 2008 can be enjoyed over the next 10+ years. These are impressive efforts from proprietor Mark Carter. Tel. and Fax: (707) 445-0311

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Red

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Dry

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