2008 Vintage Wine and Port Gifts

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The 2008 vintage in Bordeaux was a good year with the warmest April for 50 years followed by a very dull May and summer. Growers became very concerned until 60 days of unbroken sunshine in late summer saved the harvest. The Margaux region is the pick of the wines this year. 2008 was a good vintage for White Burgundy and despite a cool, wet spring and early summer July brought settlled sunny conditions through until the weather broke in mid september. It was also a good vintage for Red Burgundy with spicysoft tannic wines being produced. It was a very good vintage in both the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal it was a single Quinta Vintage Port year. A note from Charles and Paul Symington of the Symington Port Group, which owns the well known names as W&J Graham Vintage Port, Dow Vintage Port and Warre Vintage Port, stated "What has been produced looks extremely good, even grapes coming in at this stage from high lying areas are producing some impressive wines." The Champagne region also produced some good Champagne which is drinking beautifully. It was also a very good vintage in Italy for red wines.

From the very good 2008 vintage, this beautiful wine reveals a restrained, measured personality along with plenty of black fruits as well as subtle notes of oak and pepper. It is sweet, pure and attractive with an astounding long finish. Drink now - 2033.. A wonderful 18th vintage wine gift for a 2008 anniversary.

This vintage wine is shipped in a wooden presentation box with three wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 2008 vintage, this delightful red wine is medium bodied with soft, crisp, berryish flavours, light tannins and some pleasing spicy, oaky notes. Drink now - 2034. A wonderful 18th vintage wine gift for a 2008 anniversary.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe wooden presentation box with three wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer & drip stopper ) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 2008. A wonderful 18th vintage wine gift for a 2008 anniversary.

This vintage Armagnac is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 2008 vintage and scoring 87/100 Parker points, this stunning red wine is"Evolved, spicy and earthy, with notes of herbs, licorice, sweet cherries and black currants" Drink now - 2032. A wonderful 18th vintage wine gift for a 2008 anniversary.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 2008 vintage, this stunning Jumilla has a nose of wild berries, spices and tree bark with floral aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and a sweet finish. Drink now - 2033. A wonderful 18th vintage wine gift for a 2008 anniversary.

This red wine from Spain is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes. Bin soiled label.

This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 2008. A wonderful 18th vintage wine gift for a 2008 anniversary.

This vintage Armagnac is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the outstanding 2008 vintage and scoring 91/100 points from Wine Enthusiast, "Initially rustic, earthy, this does show some good, solid fruit. The tannins are smooth, polished, coming into balance with the fruit." Drink now - 2034. A wonderful 18th vintage wine gift for a 2008 anniversary.

This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.