Abreu Vineyards
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
A friend had a “reduction party” as he was needing to thin out his cellar. Definitely a party I’m happy to attend!
To think how amazing this could be in 5-7yrs (and longer)...When I saw this bottle, I was ecstatic to try it. It had about two hours of air in the bottle and when trying it, two things stood out...cringe worthy young, and total monster. Everything about this was dark and black. Cassis, underripe blackberries, scorched plum, graphite and dried herbs fill the glass. Built like a tank with unforgiving tannins. High percentage dark cocoa, coffee beans, cedar, grilled blackberries and mulberries. Displaying Howell Mtn perfectly. Hold!
A friend had a “reduction party” as he was needing to thin out his cellar. Definitely a party I’m happy to attend!
To think how amazing this could be in 5-7yrs (and longer)...When I saw this bottle, I was ecstatic to try it. It had about two hours of air in the bottle and when trying it, two things stood out...cringe worthy young, and total monster. Everything about this was dark and black. Cassis, underripe blackberries, scorched plum, graphite and dried herbs fill the glass. Built like a tank with unforgiving tannins. High percentage dark cocoa, coffee beans, cedar, grilled blackberries and mulberries. Displaying Howell Mtn perfectly. Hold!
You have to be patient. Out of the gate everyone loved the Maybach which is just so delicious right out of the chute. Give it an hour (probably more) and this really starts to shine. Two hours into dinner this was amazing and just outshined the Maybach. To be clear I love both. Start with Maybach finish with this and just be incredibly happy. Happy anniversary.
You have to be patient. Out of the gate everyone loved the Maybach which is just so delicious right out of the chute. Give it an hour (probably more) and this really starts to shine. Two hours into dinner this was amazing and just outshined the Maybach. To be clear I love both. Start with Maybach finish with this and just be incredibly happy. Happy anniversary.
Jun 20th, 2021
