Belle Cousine, Hyde Vineyard, Napa Valley – 2008
The nose offers intense and complex aromas of spice, black cherry, red fruits, sweet vanilla, as well as an earth-driven character. Soft mineral tannins accompany the black cherry core through the mid-palate onto a long, clean finish. Ultimately, persistent length accompanied by purity and elegance defines the 2008 HdV Belle Cousine. It should continue to improve for another 15 years.
Belle Cousine, Hyde Vineyard, Napa Valley – 2008