Community Tasting Note
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Cristal2000 Likes this wine: 97 points
May 10, 2023 - Brooding, beastly, unresolved with massive power and insane potential. This wine is so raw, concentrated and packed to the brim with density and goodness it's kind of ridiculous. Certainly not a wine you'd ideally want to open now despite it's gorgeous nose, it's bruising but in a really fun way. There is seemingly no end to the depth and length, but in between you get some harshness, overt oak and general wild character. I personally find it super interesting, in a science experiment sort of way. It's aging in glacial fashion but I bet this will be spectacular in a decade or so. Unlike most Napa wines, you can comfortably lay this down for the long term.
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MJP Hou TX commented:
5/11/23, 5:47 AM - Los Posadas can be purchased for a bargain compared to the rest of the lineup but you need a deep cellar and patience. I totally agree the potential is there but I have yet to drink one in an ideal window for my palate. Is the first commercial vintage from this vineyard 2006?
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Cristal2000 commented:
5/11/23, 7:16 AM - I couldn't tell you offhand. I picked up a bunch for Abreu up off auction recently so beginning the journey. I do remember the excellent one we had at your place. Otherwise, little experience with the winery. This is the only LP I bought - possibly for the best, although I do enjoy the bruiser.
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MJP Hou TX commented:
5/11/23, 7:43 AM - With a little digging I believe it's 2006. I might have to pick up some of the earlier bottlings. I had 2008 at the cave and remember it being youthful back in 2020.
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Cristal2000 commented:
5/11/23, 9:38 AM - I find the potential mesmerizing, but it would be hard to wait as long as necessary for ideal timing.
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MJP Hou TX commented:
5/11/23, 9:47 AM - I typical pass on this bottling knowing the price will be less on the secondary market as most don't have the patience or palate for this wine young.
I have two bottles of 2010 in the cellar. I might have to sacrifice one and sample over several days. -
Cristal2000 commented:
5/11/23, 9:56 AM - Yeah, I got it for a bit over $300. Most all Abreu wines are cheaper aftermarket, aside from monumental vintages and scores on Thorevilos or Madrona, although even then, it just touches direct.
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MJP Hou TX commented:
5/11/23, 12:35 PM - The early wines made by Forman are worth the hunt IMO. Still plenty of fruit with regards to Madrona.