Domaine De Chevalier Domaine De Chevalier 2008 sku_2158466 Dark ruby in color with

Dark ruby in color with aromas of cherry

black peppercorns and a good dose of Barossa preserved meats

violet-hued color

Delightful aromas of sour cherry with red plum skin float out of the glass of the Sangiovese  with a dusty rusticity under the juicy red fruit profile

Domaine De Chevalier Domaine De Chevalier 2008 sku_2158466 Dark ruby in color withIt took longer to judge the quality of the red wines. This was because; although alcoholic fermentation was completed without any problems; malolactic fermentation tended to take an extremely long time; which delayed initial tastings prior to blending. These tastings nevertheless showed the 2008 red wines to have an intense color; amazing fruit; good structure; and tannic freshness worthy of great Bordeaux in a good vintage.