Wine Spectator
"90 pts ... A zingy wine, with plenty of green apple, Bartlett pear and lemon-lime flavors that are bright and refreshing, with a crisp acidity surging through. Shows accents of fresh thyme and mineral on the finish. Drink now through 2016."--06/11

Winemaker's Notes
"The vines of Mate's Vineyard are maturing nicely at 18 years old, and this is the only remaining vineyard we have planted with the Mendoza clone. The vine age and the distictive characteristics of this clone help give Mate's Vineyard its unique character. This vineyard has always displayed a lifted fruit aroma reminiscent of ripe pears, but with a mineral edge. The palate is always long and concentrated. The 2008 vintage has given a wine that is even more complex and concentrated, with great tautness and length on the palate. This will evolve beautifully over the next 6-8 years and beyond."