2019 Abreu, Madrona Ranch, Napa Valley

The 2019 Madrona Ranch is a stunning, complete wine. There's not much else to say. All the elements are so impeccably balanced. The depth and purity of the fruit is just mesmerizing. Today, the typical savory notes of Madrona ranch are not particularly expressive, while the tannins are similarly buried by the luxurious depth of the fruit. This is another super-promising wine from David Abreu and Brad Grimes.

From what is effectively Abreu's headquarters at the base of Spring Mountain, the 2019 Madrona Ranch Proprietary Red is an impressively floral and nuanced offering. Intense impressions of sage join powerful Ribena notes, blending easily into black cherries and mocha shadings. Full-bodied, concentrated, rich and velvety, there's no trace of heat on the finish, just a whirling array of dark fruit and herbal complexities.