Abreu Vineyard Rothwell Hyde Estate Red 2013 Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion The AD Noble Selection took

The AD Noble Selection took a gold medal at the Six Nations Wine Challenge which is an invitation-only competition

this distinguished Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend incorporates 10% Petit Verdot to create a wine of considerable complexity

second only to the various Montrachet Grand Crus

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Abreu Vineyard Rothwell Hyde Estate Red 2013 Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion The AD Noble Selection tookThe least expensive and most easily drinkable wine out of the gate from Abreu is his Rothwell Hyde, and the 2013 Rothwell Hyde delivers the goods with its notes of roasted coffee, black currants, licorice, caramel, and spice. It is medium to full bodied, has terrific fruit intensity, and a long, heady, chewy finish. It obviously can't stand on its own against the likes of Cappella, Madrona Ranch, Las Posadas or Thorevilos, but it is a heck of a bottle