Abreu Vineyards
About Abreu
Founded in 1986, Napa Valley’s Abreu Vineyards is, without doubt, one of the leading cult estates in California alongside the likes of Harlan and Screaming Eagle. David Abreu is one of a handful of legends that have shaped the face of Napa Valley’s first-class status, competing with the greatest wines in the world. The sentiments expressed below from the world’s most important critics are as conclusive as anything with regards to the quality of this outstanding producer.
“One of the rarest estates in Napa Valley… These remain some of the most riveting, compelling wines being made anywhere in the world” - Antonio Galloni (Vinous)
“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” - Robert M. Parker Jr.
“David Abreu and superstar winemaker Brad Grimes continue to fashion some of the most powerful, concentrated, yet seamless Bordeaux blends in the Valley” - Jeb Dunnuck
The Vineyards
Since purchasing the flagship Madrona Ranch in the 1980s, Abreu has acquired three more vineyards in the Howell Mountain district; Cappella, Thorevilos, and Las Posadas, each has a stylistic variation that owes more to their unique terroirs than winemaking techniques. Many compare Abreu to Bordeaux First Growths including the Wine Advocate that has given them no less than eleven perfect scores.
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David Abreu sits at the very top table of Napa Valley wines (with Harlan Estate, Screaming Eagle and Dominus).
Since purchasing his flagship Madrona Ranch in the 1980s, Abreu has acquired three more vineyards in the Howell Mountain district: Cappella, Thorevilos, and Las Posadas. Each has a stylistic variation that reflects its unique terroirs than winemaking techniques. Many (including Robert Parker) compare Abreu to Bordeaux First Growths. The Wine Advocate has given Abreu no less than eleven perfect 100 point scores (far eclipsing any single Bordeaux estate).
Not content with managing his own incredible vineyards, David has assisted planting and vine management at Screaming Eagle, Opus One, Dominus, Eisele and many others.
These wines are all what Californian’s call “proprietary reds”, usually containing at least 60-65% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest largely Cabernet Franc with a little Petit Verdot and occasionally tiny amounts of Merlot.Abreu Cappella 2015 (3x75cl)
Inc. VAT: £1,712.03 -
Abreu Las Posadas 2015 (3x75cl)
Inc. VAT: £1,712.03 -
Over 4 decades Abreu has perfected four single vineyard proprietary red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon blends: Madrona Ranch, Cappella, Las Posadas (formerly Howell Mountain), and Thorevilos. Each of these vineyards was planned and planted by David. Production from these vineyards is minute - only 12,000 bottles in total from all four!
Most of the production is sold directly to American clients from the much sought-after Abreu allocation list. The Madrona Ranch vineyard is the “core” of Abreu. It was the first vineyard and is a “Magical site”, with canyons running through the red Aiken soil contours.Abreu Madrona Ranch 2015 (3x75cl)
Inc. VAT: £1,751.63 -
Abreu Madrona Ranch 2016 (3x75cl)
Inc. VAT: £2,330.03 -
Abreu Rothwell Hyde 2016 (6x75cl)
Inc. VAT: £1,236.47 -
Abreu Thorevilos 2012 (3x75cl)
Inc. VAT: £1,914.83 -
Abreu Thorevilos 2014 (3x75cl)
Inc. VAT: £1,640.03 -
Abreu Thorevilos 2015 (3x75cl)
Inc. VAT: £1,751.63
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David Abreu sits at the very top table of Napa Valley wines (with Harlan Estate, Screaming Eagle and Dominus).
Since purchasing his flagship Madrona Ranch in the 1980s, Abreu has acquired three more vineyards in the Howell Mountain district: Cappella, Thorevilos, and Las Posadas. Each has a stylistic variation that reflects its unique terroirs than winemaking techniques. Many (including Robert Parker) compare Abreu to Bordeaux First Growths. The Wine Advocate has given Abreu no less than eleven perfect 100 point scores (far eclipsing any single Bordeaux estate).
Not content with managing his own incredible vineyards, David has assisted planting and vine management at Screaming Eagle, Opus One, Dominus, Eisele and many others.
These wines are all what Californian’s call “proprietary reds”, usually containing at least 60-65% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest largely Cabernet Franc with a little Petit Verdot and occasionally tiny amounts of Merlot.Abreu Cappella 2015 (3x75cl)
In Bond: £1,420.00 -
Abreu Las Posadas 2015 (3x75cl)
In Bond: £1,420.00 -
Over 4 decades Abreu has perfected four single vineyard proprietary red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon blends: Madrona Ranch, Cappella, Las Posadas (formerly Howell Mountain), and Thorevilos. Each of these vineyards was planned and planted by David. Production from these vineyards is minute - only 12,000 bottles in total from all four!
Most of the production is sold directly to American clients from the much sought-after Abreu allocation list. The Madrona Ranch vineyard is the “core” of Abreu. It was the first vineyard and is a “Magical site”, with canyons running through the red Aiken soil contours.Abreu Madrona Ranch 2015 (3x75cl)
In Bond: £1,453.00 -
Abreu Madrona Ranch 2016 (3x75cl)
In Bond: £1,935.00 -
Abreu Rothwell Hyde 2016 (6x75cl)
In Bond: £1,017.00 -
Abreu Thorevilos 2012 (3x75cl)
In Bond: £1,589.00 -
Abreu Thorevilos 2014 (3x75cl)
In Bond: £1,360.00 -
Abreu Thorevilos 2015 (3x75cl)
In Bond: £1,453.00
