| Brand | Dana Estates |
| Appellation | Napa Valley, California, USA |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Oak Treatment | French Oak |
| Aging | More than 12 months / 15.1% abv |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Product details
From a boutique estate deeply committed to site‑specific craftsmanship and minimal intervention, this 2008 vintage represents the pinnacle of focused expression from a single vineyard. The estate’s owner, a Korean entrepreneur passionate about fine wine, acquired the property in the mid‑2000s and brought in esteemed consultant Philippe Melka to help shape a vision anchored in precision, low yields and intense vineyard selection. The fruit is drawn exclusively from a high‑elevation block planted to Cabernet Sauvignon clones 337, 4 and 15, characterized by gravelly soils, cool nights and bright acid structure. In a challenging vintage, the team chose to let the site speak through lingering minerality and clarity, yielding a wine defined by its purity, focus and longevity.
On the palate this release opens with concentrated notes of blackcurrant and blackberry laced with graphite and violet blossom, then gently evolves into boldly chiselled structure with firm yet refined tannins. A persistent thread of minerality and cool‑climate freshness holds the fruit in restrained harmony, while layers of dark berry, subtle licorice and dried herbs emerge in the mid‑palate. The finish is long, refined and smooth, leaving echoes of crushed stone and night‑blooming florals that linger with poise. For the collector or serious enthusiast, this vintage offers both current gratification and compelling age‑worthiness.
