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Abreu Howell Mountain Magnum (Ex Estate) 2008

1500 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 63%, Cabernet Franc 18%, Petit Verdot 10%, Merlot 9% Napa Valley, United States 2008

Abreu Howell Mountain Magnum (Ex Estate) 2008 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot (Howell Mountain, United States), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, mushroom risotto, lamb, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £1360.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£1360.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.6
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior · Howell Mountain rule
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior · Howell Mountain rule
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior · Howell Mountain rule
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Napa Valley
Origin
Howell Mountain · Napa Valley · United States
inferred from Napa Valley
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
steakmushroom risottolambcharcuterieroast chickenvegan food
merchant + inferred
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
Merchant says
Serve it with a ribeye steak or Portobello mushrooms.
merchant description
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
very full · 5/5
Tannin
lowhigh
very firm · 5/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
noticeable · 4/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

This exceptional blend by David Abreu, Napa Valley’s most respected viticulturalist, consists of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot and 9% Merlot. The wine offers intense aromas of dried herbs, crushed pepper, with a touch of smoke and mint. Very well-balanced, with supple tannins and layers of dark fruits, spices and vanilla. Serve it with a ribeye steak or Portobello mushrooms.

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