The grapes fermented in open wooden vats and carried out the malolactic fermentation in oak barrels

flinty touches to the nose - it’s still extremely young - with green and red apple notes and some clear slate and wet stone minerality

The wine was made from a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot

high clay content soil sitting on a bed of solid rock)

the 2012 is drinking beautifully today

Abreu, Thorevilos Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions The grapes fermented in openGrown on white volcanic ash soil, the deep garnet purple colored 2014 Thorevilos Proprietary Red has a very meaty nose with charcuterie, beef drippings, truffles and wood smoke over spice cake, blackberry tart, warm blackcurrants, earth and anise plus a waft of cedar chest. The palate is very firm, grainy, lively and taut with loads of earthy savory layers and great length.