Abreu Howell Mountain 2008

Abreu Howell Mountain 2008

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Abreu Howell Mountain 2008
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75 cl

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Based in Napa Valley, Abreu Vineyards is a highly regarded wine producer focused on Cabernet-driven blends. The estate was founded by David Abreu in the 1980s and consists of four vineyards. Madrona Ranch, Las Posadas, Thorevilo and Capella. This release is the 2008 vintage from Howell Mountain – now labelled as Las Posadas – a blend composed of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot and 9% Merlot. The nose is marked by enticing aromas of blueberries, anise, thyme and espresso. The palate reveals layers of fruit, earthiness, a touch of mint and graphite.
96 Vinous
A wine of myriad contrasts and dimensions, the 2008 Howell Mountain is super-impressive. Layers of intense, dark fruit play off the persistent beams of Howell Mountain structure in a wine that is powerful and yet also remarkably nuanced and vibrant. Hints of rose petal and spice add an exotic flair. There is a linear energy to the 2008 that is quite appealing. The blend is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot and 9% Merlot. With the 2011 vintage, Abreu replaced the Howell Mountain name with Las Posadas, which is the ranch where all of the fruit is sourced.Antonio Galloni1st May 2018

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David Abreu established his eponymous winery in the 1980s, purchasing the Madrona Ranch and converting it into a mix of farmland and vineyards. The Thorevilos and Capella vineyards were added a few years later and Las Posadas, a Howell Mountain vineyard, was added to the estate's holdings in the year 2000. The result is something quite unique in Napa - a collection of distinct sites all producing world class, terroir-driven Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winemaker for the last 20 years is former chef turned viticulturist Brad Grimes. Brad keeps the focus of the estate firmly set on the founder's original goal - to emulate the finest wines of Pauillac and Margaux. Based on the long waiting list and never-ended near-perfect critic scores, he's hit a home run in that department.

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