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        “The 2008 California Cabernet Sauvignon vintage so far ranks among the best of the decade.  Perhaps the only hurdle it faces in reaching the apex is that it stands in the shadow of the monumental 2007 vintage.  Real differences existed between these two growing seasons, yet the end results look strikingly similar.”  James Laube, Wine Spectator  -  Vintage Rated “96”

        Coming on the heels of the ever-popular 2007 vintage for California Cabernets, the 2008s were slow to gain consumer’s attention.  However, just about everyone has finally reached the conclusion that the best 2008s are comparable to the best 2007s, and the 2008s in general are great successes on their own terms.

        For this exciting blind tasting, the EWS team has assembled 13 of the most coveted Cabernets from the 2008 vintage for your tasting pleasure and intellectual scrutiny.  Our lineup includes a combination of old favorites and exciting newcomers.  No lover of great Napa Cabernets will want to miss this one!

        Here’s the thrilling lineup:

Araujo “Eisele Vineyard” (97+WA,  93IWC,  94WS)

Bevan “Showket Vineyard - Double E’s Cuvée” (98WA,  97WS)

Bialla (an EWS favorite)

Blankiet “Paradise Hill Vineyard (95+WA,  93IWC  -  2007 version finished 1st last year)

Continuum (96WA,  94IWC,  96WS)

Favia “La Magdelena” (95-97WA,  92IWC,  96WS)

GTS Diamond Mountain “Seaver Family Vineyards” (97WS  -  Tom Seaver’s Cab)

Hundred Acre “Ark Vineyard” (97-99WA,  95IWC,  95WS)

Lewelling (96WA)

Maybach “Materium” (96WA,  94IWC,  94WS)

Joseph Phelps “Insignia” (97WA,  92IWC,  94WS)

Ramey “Pedregal Vineyard” (93-95WA,  94IWC,  93WS)

Schrader Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard “Old Sparky” (100WA  -  sells for 6 times the cost of the tasting!)