Abreu Vineyards

Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

9.613 ratings
9.77 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
James Forsyth

What a beauty, but quite tight. Some time needed for it to open up. Intense and really fresh too.

What a beauty, but quite tight. Some time needed for it to open up. Intense and really fresh too.

Jun 6th, 2017
Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.8

Absolutely stunning. The fourth bottle of the 2012 I have tasted within the last few weeks. Clearly needs years to be at its best. Terrific expression of this site. 98+

Absolutely stunning. The fourth bottle of the 2012 I have tasted within the last few weeks. Clearly needs years to be at its best. Terrific expression of this site. 98+

Jun 6th, 2017
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10

...the 2012 Madrona Ranch is a real stunner. Bright, nuanced and lively, the 2012 exudes freshness. Blood orange, sweet red berries, mint, cinnamon and a host of bright notes grace the palate. Exquisite, subtle and beautifully nuanced, the 2012 has everything going on... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2015)

...the 2012 Madrona Ranch is a real stunner. Bright, nuanced and lively, the 2012 exudes freshness. Blood orange, sweet red berries, mint, cinnamon and a host of bright notes grace the palate. Exquisite, subtle and beautifully nuanced, the 2012 has everything going on... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2015)

Mar 14th, 2017
Todd Alexander

Showing great tonight.

Showing great tonight.

Mar 7th, 2017
Saul Gropman

Owner/Operator Cafe La Haye

9.2

Boysenberry, rose petal notes, more savory than Capella

Boysenberry, rose petal notes, more savory than Capella

Aug 23rd, 2016
Daron Watson

Napa Richness To The Max #matteroftaste

Napa Richness To The Max #matteroftaste

Feb 22nd, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

Fantastic potential, a baby so let it be for a few more years to amplify complexity. #abreu

Fantastic potential, a baby so let it be for a few more years to amplify complexity. #abreu

Feb 21st, 2016
Yianni Stone

Vertical of Madrona Ranch 1991-2012 | A clear stylistic shift starting after 2000 towards high pH, heavy extraction, extreme ripeness, and oak.

Vertical of Madrona Ranch 1991-2012 | A clear stylistic shift starting after 2000 towards high pH, heavy extraction, extreme ripeness, and oak.

Sep 8th, 2018
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2012 vintage. Seemed like quintessential 2000, 2003 or 2005 Pauillac. Really nice. 4.26.23

2012 vintage. Seemed like quintessential 2000, 2003 or 2005 Pauillac. Really nice. 4.26.23

Apr 27th, 2023
Shawn Conway

Clearly still developing, but the potential!

Clearly still developing, but the potential!

Apr 1st, 2017