Abreu, Napa Valley, Madrona Ranch 2010 Provence *** Sleeper Napa Valley Value

*** Sleeper Napa Valley Value - Drinks like similar wines in the $75-100 range ***

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6% new (bottled June 21

Abreu, Napa Valley, Madrona Ranch 2010 Provence *** Sleeper Napa Valley ValueIn 3 bottle Original Carton 98 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2010 Madrona Ranch, which David Abreu told me he crop thinned by at least 50%, is a more backward, tannic, brooding wine at present. An inky purple color and lots of baking spice, espresso, black and blue fruits, and hints of graphite and toast emerge from this wine as well as formidable tannins in the finish. However, the tannins are sweet and well integrated in this big,