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Possibly the wine of the vintage, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is another incredible wine from this estate that has everything: stunning complexity, full-bodied richness, flawless balance, and incredible length. Revealing a dense purple color as well as Graves-like notes of blackcurrants, cold fireplace, graphite, chocolate, and smoked tobacco, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, flawless balance, and ultra-fine tannins. Based on 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc that was brought up 20 months in 70% new French oak, this thrilling 2018 offers pleasure today yet will evolve for 30-40+ years. Hats off to the team at Alejandro Bulgheroni!
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2063
Review Date: 27th January 2021
The 2018 Lithology Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard comes from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon harvested on October 6. It fermented in oak and puncheon and aged in 75% new French oak. A barrel sample with a deep purple-black color, it is a little closed, opening to reveal pencil lead, cast-iron pan and pain grille scents over a blackcurrant core with wafts of kirsch, wild blueberries, sautéed herbs and charcuterie. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is concentrated and firm with a grainy texture and loads of freshness, very tightly knit and multilayered, finishing mineral-laced.
Reviewer Name: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Review Date: 31st October 2019
The 2018 Cabernet Franc Lithology Dr. Crane Vineyard is an intriguing wine, that is for sure. At the moment, the 2018 is very nervy and tannic, which makes it hard for the Franc character to fully emerge. It will be interesting to see if this opens with time. Dried herbs, rose petal, mint and sweet tobacco feel a bit held back by the wine's imposing clout.
Drinking Window: 2024 - 2038
Reviewer Name: Antonio Galloni
Review Date: 1st January 2021
