Lot 491
ABREU CABERNET SAUVIGNON MADRONA RANCH 2001 (1) WA 100
ABREU CABERNET SAUVIGNON MADRONA RANCH 2007 (1) WA 98
Lot 491 Details
ABREU CABERNET SAUVIGNON MADRONA RANCH 2001 (1)
Napa Valley.
u. bn. marked label.
A prodigious wine, with complex notes of subtle barbecue smoke intermixed with blueberry pie, black currant liqueur, acacia flowers, lead pencil shavings, and sweet foresty floor notes, this wine builds incrementally with layer upon layer of fruit, glycerin and concentration. The finish goes well past a minute, and the wine is full-bodied and deep, with wonderfully sweet tannin. It is still an adolescent in terms of its total evolution, but it is irresistible simply because of the flawless nature of the wine and incredible perfume and flavor intensity. Simply amazing! Both of these wines are adolescents, and probably won’t peak for another 5-8 years and keep for 30-40. May 2011 WA 100
ABREU CABERNET SAUVIGNON MADRONA RANCH 2007 (1)
Napa Valley.
u. bn. stained label.
Deep garnet in color with a lingering touch of purple, the 2007 Madrona Ranch Proprietary Red has a truly profound nose—wood smoke, beef drippings, licorice, black soil and truffles—over a core of blackberry preserves and Black Forest cake with black pepper, cinnamon stick, potpourri and dried mint nuances. Still very primary, the full-bodied palate is built like a brick house, with firm, ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with epic length and on a compelling mineral note. August 2018 Drink to 2040 WA 98