What a beauty, but quite tight. Some time needed for it to open up. Intense and really fresh too.
What a beauty, but quite tight. Some time needed for it to open up. Intense and really fresh too.
Jun 6th, 2017
Absolutely stunning. The fourth bottle of the 2012 I have tasted within the last few weeks. Clearly needs years to be at its best. Terrific expression of this site. 98+
Absolutely stunning. The fourth bottle of the 2012 I have tasted within the last few weeks. Clearly needs years to be at its best. Terrific expression of this site. 98+
Jun 6th, 2017
...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... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2015)
...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... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2015)
Mar 14th, 2017
Boysenberry, rose petal notes, more savory than Capella
Boysenberry, rose petal notes, more savory than Capella
Aug 23rd, 2016
Vertical of Madrona Ranch 1991-2012 | A clear stylistic shift starting after 2000 towards high pH, heavy extraction, extreme ripeness, and oak.
Vertical of Madrona Ranch 1991-2012 | A clear stylistic shift starting after 2000 towards high pH, heavy extraction, extreme ripeness, and oak.
Sep 8th, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
