Gillman Vineyard 2008

Rating: 91+ Points, View from the Cellar

"The 2008 vintage from Toby Gillman is one of the riper vintages I have tasted of this cuvee, coming in at an unchapitalized 14.5 percent alcohol, but the wine shows no signs of sure maturité or uncovered alcohol on either the nose or palate...despite the wine's quite plush personality today, I would be inclined to give it at least a few more years in the cellar to allow its backend tannins to melt away a bit more. Good juice."