2008 Abreu Thorevilos Proprietary Red - 750ml proprietary red

Proprietary Blend · North Coast

2008 Abreu Thorevilos Proprietary Red - 750ml

98 points from Robert Parker.

$435.00
  • From North Coast, California.
  • Raised in French Oak by Brad Grimes, in a Bordeaux Blend style.
Bottle
750 ml
Vintage
2008
Score
98 RP
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    “As outstanding as all the Abreu wines are, if I had to choose one that stands apart from the others it would be Thorevilos. The 2008 Thorevilos is the most complete and deeply satisfying of Abreu’s 2008s because the balance of fruit and structure is so impeccable. The 2008 literally explodes onto the palate with masses of dark fruit, tar, licorice and smoke. There is a fleshiness and depth of the fruit here that separates the Thorevilos from the other 2008s. Layers of fruit build towards the massive, masculine finish. In 2008 Thorevilos is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc and 15% Petit Verdot.”
    Robert Parker, 98 points

    The cellar card for Abreu Thorevilos Proprietary Red 2008

    Every detail we hold on this bottle, in one place, so you know exactly what is going into your cellar.

    Varietal
    Proprietary Blend
    Vintage
    2008
    Rating
    98 RP
    Bottle Size
    750 ml
    Bottle Quantity
    1
    Country
    USA
    Region
    California
    Location
    North Coast
    Producer
    Abreu Vineyards
    Winemaker
    Brad Grimes
    Barrels
    French Oak
    Style
    Bordeaux Blend
    Production
    under 500 cases (approx)
    Color
    Red
    Wine Type
    Table

    About Abreu Vineyards

    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?

         

    • 98points from Robert Parker
    • 2008vintage
    • 750 mlbottle size

    Before you order Abreu Thorevilos Proprietary Red

    How much wine is in this listing?

    One bottle, 750 ml, of the 2008 vintage.

    Can I collect it instead of having it shipped?

    Local pickup is by appointment only. If you choose pickup at checkout, please email leo@cultwine.com to schedule your pickup.

    Who made this wine?

    Winemaker Brad Grimes, at Abreu Vineyards, owned by David Abreu.

    Is there an age requirement?

    Yes. You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase.

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