2008 BOUKE RED WINE
WINE DETAILS
| retail price: | $20.99 |
| club price: | n/a |
| available: | None |
| cases: | 318 |
| formats: | 750mL |
| released: | Apr 5, 2012 |
| date profiled: | Dec 18, 2012 |
| region: | East Coast |
| AVA: | North Fork of Long Isl ... North Fork of Long Island |
| vineyards: | Various |
| estate fruit: | No |
| single vineyard: | No |
| brix at harvest: | 21.0° |
| alcohol: | 13.0% |
| fined: | Yes |
| filtered: | Yes |
| oak type: | 50% French |50% Hungar ... 50% French |50% Hungarian |
| oak barrels: | 50% New |
| oak aging: | 18 Months |
| varietal | % | AVA | clone |
|---|---|---|---|
| merlot | 42% | North Fork of Long Island | |
| cabernet sauvignon | 25% | North Fork of Long Island | |
| cabernet franc | 21% | North Fork of Long Island | |
| syrah/shiraz | 7% | North Fork of Long Island | |
| petite verdot | 5% | North Fork of Long Island |
| ships to: DC FL IL NY |
Winemaker Gilles Martin Notes
VINTAGE NOTES
A very good vintage year, 2008 growing conditions
in Long Island were warm, with the same amount
of degrees days as the exceptional 2007 vintage, but
wetter during the fall. The grapes were picked in
October at about 21 brix.
TASTING NOTES
Deep ruby in color, with rich aromas of black currant,
blackberry, and blueberry and subtle accents of
vanilla, black pepper and spice. Remarkably smooth
on the palate, with a long length of finish.
AWARDS
Silver Medal, New York Wine & Food Classic
Bronze Medal, Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Gold Award, Appellation America Best-of Appellation
Silver Medal, Beverage Tasting Institute World Wine Championships
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