Aubert Lucia Abreu Howell Mountain Napa Valley Red 2006 1.5L

91-93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(40% merlot, 40% cabernet franc and 20% cabernet sauvignon) Bright ruby. Locked up tight on the nose. Dense, fat and smoky in the mouth, with pliant flavors of musky red berries, black plum, licorice and tar. Offers lovely volume and sweetness, and the creamy texture that the pH of 4.1 would suggest. Finishes with broad, late-arriving tannins. (May 2008)"

91 points Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): "The 2006 Proprietary Red Lucia Abreu Vineyard (a blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Cabernet Franc) offers a fragrant bouquet of flowers, mocha, berry fruit, earth, and minerals. The wine is medium-bodied with good acidity, sharp tannins, and a hint of licorice. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age, and consume it over the following 10-15 years. Drink: 2010-2025." (Dec 2008)"