Abreu's 2017 Madrona Ranch Proprietary Red features gentle tobacco nuances and dark, loamy notes to go along with its massively concentrated cassis and black cherry fruit. Full-bodied, rich and velvety in feel, it finishes long and savory, with a ripe wash of soft, dusty tannins.

97 points, Wine Advocate (September 2022)

The 2017 Madrona Ranch is such a gorgeous wine. Bright and energetic, the 2017 possesses wonderful vibrancy that gives it striking energy. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and rose petal are some of the many aromas and flavors that open effortlessly. The purity of the 2017 is unreal. Readers will find a wine that deftly balances the richness of the year with a good deal of vibrancy and energy. Like all of these wines, the 2017 Madrona should drink well with (relatively) minimal cellaring.

97 points, Vinous (December 2020)

Lots of cassis and redcurrant-like fruits emerge from the 2017 Madrona Ranch, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It shines for its elegance, is medium to full-bodied, has wonderful tannins, and reveals complex notes of flowers, truffle, and forest floor. This beautiful, classic 2017 has the charm and elegance to drink well today, yet the density and structure to evolve for 25 years or more.

97 points, JebDunnuck.com (January 2021)

This would be a stunner in any vintage, but especially in 2017, as it's completely filled in, offering head-turning waves of steeped plum, black Mission fig and black currant fruit that just won't quit. But this is not flamboyant, just rock-solid and steady, with an underscoring of loam and alder that works like a metronome, keeping a steady beat while supporting the fruit, accented by espresso crema, bay leaf and tar notes on the extremely long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Best from 2022 through 2040.

97 points, Wine Spectator (October 2021)