Abreu Madrona Ranch
2014
750ml
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RATINGS
Wine Type:
Red
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc,
Merlot,
Petit Verdot
Region, Subregion, Country:
Napa Valley, USA
Description:
It is literally a 30- to 45-year wine in itself. It behaves like a ripe, complex first growth Pauillac, with blackberry and crème de cassis, a touch of licorice, black truffle, pen ink and graphite. Incredibly fragrant, extremely full-bodied, with abundant tannin but also enormous fruit extract and richness, it is an amazing wine and a profound effort from Abreu and Grimes.
Winery:
Abreu
David Abreu has been associated with many top Napa Valley vineyards like Bryant Family, Harlan Estate, and even Screaming Eagle. Abreu founded his own vineyard management company in 1980, working with at the time winemaker Richard Forman. They would frequently travel to Bordeaux to gain knowledge on vineyard management, farming techniques, and to further develop their winemaking philosophy. Abreu honed his skills for Bordelais farming style in the New World. In 1986, Abreu purchased his first vine which was the start of his own winery. David Abreu is a perfectionist with his clients’ and his own wine, and it shows in his purely world-class wines.
Style:
Full-bodied oaked
Dominant Flavour:
Black Fruit
Licorice
Mineral
Critics Score:
100
Robert Parker
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