2012 Abreu, Madrona Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)

Robert Parker | 100 Points

"The perfect 2012 Madrona Ranch displays notes of roasted coffee, forest floor, incense, Christmas fruitcake, blackcurrants and blackberry fruit in an incredibly fragrant, full-bodied, opulent style. Far more dramatic and open-knit Capella, the 2012 Madrona is super-intense, with incredibly velvety tannins. This is a sublime wine of the highest order, a fabulous example of the vintage, and a tribute to the craftsmanship of David Abreu and Brad Grimes."

Antonio Galloni | 100 Points

"One of the many highlights in this tasting, 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. Best of all, the 2012 won't require much cellaring. In 2012, the Madrona Ranch is 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot."

Jeb Dunnuck | 100 Points

"One of those rare, heavenly wines we’re lucky to be able to taste and drink, the 2012 Madrona Ranch is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon yet has a big chunk of Cabernet Franc (45%) and 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot. It offers an incredible perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, liquid violets, spice and tobacco that continues to change and develop with time in the glass. Powerful and full-bodied, yet seamless and elegant, it has sweet, polished tannin, an opulent, weightless texture, and a finish that won’t quit."

David Abreu is Napa Valley royalty - renowned as its most meticulous vineyard manager and one of its finest winemakers. A third-generation Napa native, he grew up farming alongside his father and grandfather before founding Abreu Vineyards in the 1980s.

For decades, Abreu has been the quiet force behind Napa’s greatest wines, consulting for icons like Screaming Eagle, Harlan, and Colgin. His obsession with detail - high-density planting, matching clones to soils with surgical precision, and farming each row like a grand cru - set a new benchmark for the valley.

At the heart of his legacy is Madrona Ranch, the first vineyard he developed. Widely regarded as one of Napa’s top sites for Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2012 Madrona Ranch is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, plus small touches of Petit Verdot and Merlot.

✨ Few names carry more weight in Napa - when you drink Abreu, you’re drinking the benchmark. 💫