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Tusk Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 3x75cl

Name: Tusk Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 3x75cl
SKU: 4148
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“The 2008 vintage marked Tusk’s very first release — and remains one of its most coveted. With only a handful of cases produced and access restricted to a years-long waiting list, this wine is as rare as it is refined. A genuine collector’s treasure from the heart of Napa Valley.”

Price IN BOND

£2,700.00 3 x 75cl Bottles

1 in stock

Categories: .Red wines, USA

Colour	Red
Vintage	2008
Country	USA
Region	California

Who is Tusk Estates?

Tusk Estates is an ultra-boutique winery in Napa Valley, founded in 2008 as a partnership between Michael Uytengsu, Tim Martin, and visionary winemaker Philippe Melka. From the very beginning, the estate set itself apart by producing only one single, exceptional red wine each year, crafted with the precision and artistry of Melka’s Bordeaux background.

Michael Uytengsu, entrepreneur with deep roots in the food industry, brings a passion for wine, gastronomy, and business.
Tim Martin, with expertise in branding and hospitality, adds a refined vision of luxury and exclusivity.
Philippe Melka, trained in geology and enology in Bordeaux and later named among the nine best winemakers in the world by Robert Parker, oversees the winemaking with an artisanal and terroir-driven approach.

Production has always remained extremely limited — from about 125–150 cases in the early years to no more than 200–300 cases today. Tusk Estates embodies a philosophy of rarity, precision, and elegance.

What to Expect in the Glass?

The 2008 Tusk Estates Cabernet Sauvignon is often described by Philippe Melka himself as one of the standout wines of the vintage.

On the nose: layers of dark chocolate, ripe blackcurrant, violets, sweet black truffle, and roasted espresso. The bouquet is rich, complex, and unmistakably luxurious.
On the palate: concentrated dark fruit wrapped in a velvety texture. The wine balances power and refinement, with fine yet persistent tannins and a vibrant freshness that lifts the profile. The finish is seamless and long, carrying the elegance of a true “grand vin.”

This is a wine that can be enjoyed now with proper decanting, yet it has all the hallmarks of graceful aging, revealing more depth and complexity over the years.

The Rarity Factor

The 2008 vintage holds a special place as the inaugural release from Tusk Estates — and scarcity has been part of its DNA ever since. With just a few hundred cases produced and distribution managed exclusively through a tightly controlled mailing list, access to Tusk is limited to a very small circle of collectors. In fact, joining the allocation list can take seven to ten years of waiting.

For this reason, the 2008 Tusk Cabernet Sauvignon is not only an extraordinary Napa Valley wine but also a genuine collector’s piece, treasured both for its quality and for its rarity.