2004 Abreu Thorevilos Proprietary Red - 750ml
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2004 Abreu Thorevilos 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?
Product Details
| Varietal | Proprietary Blend |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2004 |
| 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 |
Robert Parker
| Rating | 98 RP - The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Thorevilos has a sensational nose of a spring flower garden intermixed with volcanic scorched earth, sweet blueberry, blackberry, and espresso bean notes. It exhibits fabulous fruit, a full-bodied mouthfeel, with great purity, depth, and overall harmony. The acidity and tannins are present but nicely integrated along with the new oak. This is a sensational wine that should come close to perfection. It should age nicely for 25-30+ years. RP |
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Burghound
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Winery Details
| Varietal |
Proprietary Blend |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2004 |
| Rating | 98 RP |
| Barrels |
French Oak |
| Style |
Bordeaux Blend |
| Owners |
David Abreu |
| Region | California |
| Location | North Coast |
| Producer | Abreu Vineyards |
| Winemaker |
Brad Grimes |
| Production |
200 cases (approx) |
