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2013 Abreu Cabernet Sauvignon Madrona Ranch

UNITED STATES / CALIFORNIA / NAPA
abv 14.5%
  • 100 WA
  • Variety
    Cabernet Sauvignon
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SKU: 42770-2013-750

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$699.99

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  • Vinous | Rating: 98

    A big, dense wine, the 2013 Madrona Ranch blossoms in the glass with stunning depth and opulence, with enrobing, huge tannins and tons of structure. Mocha, plums, black cherries, smoke and new leather meld together in a dark, unusually brooding Madrona Ranch built for the long haul. Hints of violet, mint and blueberry grace the finish. Today, I am particularly impressed by how polished the tannins are for such a big wine. The blend is 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot.
    Drink Dates: 2023 - 2043
    Author: Antonio Galloni
    Issue: Oct 2015

  • Wine Advocate | Rating: 100

    The 2013 Madrona Ranch hits the magic three-digit score. 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.
    Drink Dates: 2016 - 2061
    Author: Robert Parker
    Issue: 227
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    If you adhere to the premise that great wine begins in the vineyard, then you have to admire the influence David Abreu has had on the ultra-premium wine industry. His impact began in the 1980s when he founded Abreu Vineyards after graduating from the Viticulture and Enology program at UC Davis. His reputation was enhanced through the success of his vineyard management company, and he became one of the most sought-after viticulture consultants. Famous clients include Blankiet, Staglin, Colgin, Bryant, Araujo and many others. His own wines reflect his expert vineyard management skills and innate ability to translate the grapes' excellence into stunning wine. Abreu also produces a proprietary red blend called Rothwell Hyde.

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    California is the heartland of wine production in the US, and the state that brought prestige to American wine thanks to the pioneers who built early wineries like Staglin, Beringer, Ridge, Mayacamas and Chateau Montelena in the 1800s. Its large geographic area ensures a great diversity in growing sites, varieties grown, and quality levels. Generalizations about the state's wines have numerous exceptions; however, a few key facts generally hold true—ample sunshine, dry weather during the growing season, and moderate winters prevail. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon continue to dominate the state's production—albeit in continually smaller percentages, as growers continue to diversify. More than 100 different varieties can be found throughout the state.

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    Collector Data For This Wine

    • 207 bottles owned
    • 44 collectors