Abreu Madrona Ranch Red - 2001 (750ml) Size:750ml which seems modest compared to

which seems modest compared to the higher alcohol levels of 2009 and 2010

intense textbook nose of walnut and cassis scents complemented by smoky pain grille notes that build in the glass

and chocolate notes

blackberry and lead pencil shavings

Abreu Madrona Ranch Red - 2001 (750ml) Size:750ml which seems modest compared to100 Points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate While I am not surprised that the 2001 Thorevilos turned out to be perfect, the 2001 Madrona Ranch was more of an eye opener in that it has become even more extraordinary than I predicted eight years ago. A prodigious wine, with complex notes of subtle barbecue smoke intermixed with blueberry pie, black currant liqueur, acacia flowers, lead pencil shavings, and sweet foresty floor notes, this wine builds