2007 Abreu Howell Mountain Proprietary Red- 750ml
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2007 Abreu Howell Mountain Proprietary Red- 750ml

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2007 Abreu Howell Mountain Proprietary Red - 98+ pts
Is anyone anywhere in the world making more consistently profound wines than the famous viticulturalist David Abreu and his long-time sidekick and assistant, former chef Brad Grimes? Working from relatively small sites, two of them adjacent to the back streets of St. Helena (the six-acre Cappella Vineyard alongside a cemetery and the home estate of Madrona Ranch at the base of Spring Mountain) to the co-owned vineyard with Ric Forman, the magnificent Thorevilos Vineyard behind the Meadowood Resort. There is also his own 2,000-foot elevation site on Howell Mountain.

 

These wines are all proprietary reds, probably containing at least 60-65% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest largely Cabernet Franc with a little Petit Verdot and occasionally tiny amounts of Merlot. They spend a full two years in 100% new French oak and are bottled without any fining or filtration. They are exquisite examples of Bordeaux blends that are true first growths in every sense. So how do I go about describing these wines, which are so exciting and satisfying on both hedonistic and intellectual levels?

     
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Vintage 2007
Rating 98+ RP
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Abreu Vineyards
Color Red
Wine Type Table
Rating 98+ RP - The riveting 2007 Howell Mountain exhibits aromas of black raspberries, blueberries, crushed rocks and flowers along with full-bodied power accompanied by an ethereal delicacy and sublimity that make it a haunting wine to smell and taste. It should drink well for 25+ years. David Abreu's reputation was established as the superstar viticulturist for most of the rich and famous Napa Valley proprietors, but my familiarity with him derives from the extraordinary wines he produces. Today he has four remarkable parcels, three of which are of first-growth quality. From a total of 70 acres, Abreu continues to sell much of the fruit from these vineyards to other wineries. RP
Wine Spectator
Burghound
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Vintage 2007
Rating 98+ RP
Barrels
French Oak 
Style
Bordeaux Blend
Owners
David Abreu
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Abreu Vineyards
Winemaker
Brad Grimes
Production
under 500 cases (approx)
    Varietal Proprietary Blend
    Vintage 2007
    Rating 98+ RP
    Bottle Size 750 ml
    Bottle Quantity 1
    Country USA
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Abreu Vineyards
    Color Red
    Wine Type Table
    Varietal Proprietary Blend
    Vintage 2007
    Rating 98+ RP
    Barrels
    Style
    Owners
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Abreu Vineyards
    Winemaker

    Production
    under 500 cases (approx)
    Robert Parker Rating
    Antonio Galloni Rating
    Wine Spectator Rating
    Burghound Rating

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