The 2008 vintage lands with a resounding ‘thump’ in every Angelo’s bottle. The big, bold, characterful nose fuming with licorice, cedar, cured tobacco leaf, black olives, it’s all in there – how can you limit the description? The mouth feel is rich, warm and lush with layers of black fruit, dark chocolate, cola and glazed brown sugar. This vintage has many similarities with the outstanding 2004 Angelo’s, which means it has only just taken the first step of a long and rewarding aging journey.