{"product_id":"abreu-madrona-ranch-2015","title":"Abreu Madrona Ranch Proprietary Red 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker Jr., Robert Parker, October 2016 - 98-\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(248, 9, 9);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the 2015 Madrona Ranch, there are 20 barrels of it, which is essentially 500 cases of wine. A wine of surreal richness and intensity, with an opaque blue\/black\/purple color, the wine smells awesome, with notes of charcoal, camphor, incense, graphite, blackberry, cassis and possibly some floral undertones. Unctuously textured, thick and juicy, with an energized mouthfeel despite its massive fruit and extract, this is an incredible effort and one that will age for 35-50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003eIs anyone anywhere in the world making more consistently profound wines than the famous viticulturalist David Abreu and his long-time sidekick and assistant, former chef Brad Grimes? Working from relatively small sites, two of them adjacent to the back streets of St. Helena (the six-acre Cappella Vineyard alongside a cemetery and the home estate of Madrona Ranch at the base of Spring Mountain) to the co-owned vineyard with Ric Forman, the magnificent Thorevilos Vineyard behind the Meadowood Resort. There is also his own 2,000-foot elevation site on Howell Mountain. These wines are all proprietary reds, probably containing at least 60-65% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest largely Cabernet Franc with a little Petit Verdot and occasionally tiny amounts of Merlot. They spend a full two years in 100% new French oak and are bottled without any fining or filtration. They are exquisite examples of Bordeaux blends that are true first growths in every sense. So how do I go about describing these wines, which are so exciting and satisfying on both hedonistic and intellectual levels?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, October 2018 - 98P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 Madrona Ranch is a total stunner. Deep, sumptuous and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2015 is a vivid, super-expressive wine. The final phase of aging in barrel has softened some of the contours and yielded a Madrona Ranch that should, atypically, drink well pretty much upon release. Blueberry jam, lavender, spice and leather infuse the racy, open-knit finish in this spectacular wine from David Abreu and Brad Grimes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbreu Vineyards is a renowned winery in Napa Valley, California, founded by viticulturist David Abreu. Here are some key details about this esteemed producer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground and History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Abreu, a third-generation Napa Valley native, grew up working in the region's vineyards. After graduating from the University of California Davis with a degree in Viticulture and Enology, he founded David Abreu Vineyard Management, Inc. in 1980. The first commercial vintage of Abreu wine was produced in 1987 from the Madrona Ranch vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards and Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbreu Vineyards produces wines from four exceptional vineyard sites:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMadrona Ranch:  Located in St. Helena, this was the first vineyard in the Abreu portfolio, developed in 1980.\u003cbr\u003e2. Cappella: Also situated in St. Helena, within a mile of Madrona Ranch.\u003cbr\u003e3. Thorevilos: A hillside vineyard just below Howell Mountain.\u003cbr\u003e4. Las Posadas: Located on Howell Mountain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are primarily Bordeaux-style blends, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with varying percentages of other Bordeaux varieties[8].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbreu's winemaking philosophy emphasizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Meticulous vineyard management and site selection\u003cbr\u003e- Co-fermentation of different grape varieties from individual plots\u003cbr\u003e- Extensive aging in new French oak barrels.\u003cbr\u003e- Limited production, with only about 12,000 bottles produced annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecognition and Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbreu Vineyards has gained a cult following and consistent critical acclaim. David Abreu is also known for his work as a viticulturist for many prestigious Napa Valley wineries, including Harlan, Colgin, and Screaming Eagle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Operations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery is run by David Abreu along with winemaker Brad Grimes, a former chef. Their commitment to quality and unique approach to winemaking have established Abreu Vineyards as one of the most sought-after producers in Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abreu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50488385536266,"sku":"CEW065","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/AbreuMadronaBtl.png?v=1734944445","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/abreu-madrona-ranch-2015","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}