2008 Abreu Vineyards, Madrona Ranch, Napa Valley, California, USA

Abreu and Grimes have again hit the bull’s eye with the 2008 Madrona Ranch. It exhibits the tell-tale notes of black fruits, hot rocks, spice box, liquorice, chocolate, and a hint of minerals in its forward, plush, opulent, flamboyant personality. Atypically exuberant and showy for a 2008 Napa Cabernet-based wine, it should drink well during its first 25 years of life.Drink 2014 - 2044Robert M. Parker, Jr., Wine Advocate (December 2009)

The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot, with the Franc very much in evidence.The 2008 Madrona Ranch is a dark, beguiling beauty. Deep, textured and nuanced, 2008 possesses tremendous richness and striking inner perfume. Super-ripe dark cherry jam, plum, chocolate, menthol, liquorice and torrefaction are some of the notes that give the 2008 its distinctive personality. The tannins are present and impeccably balanced in this sumptuous, racy wine. Time in the glass brings out the wine’s inner sweetness. Even so, the 2008 Madrona remains a decidedly potent, brooding wine.Drink 2018 - 2028antonio_galloni, Vinous.com.com (May 2018)