Red
North and South America are home to some of the world's most acclaimed red wine regions, with diverse climates and terroirs that produce an impressive range of varietals. From full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignons to elegant Pinot Noirs, these regions offer a wealth of options for wine lovers.
In North America, Napa Valley is perhaps the most famous region for red wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. Renowned producers in the area include Opus One, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Silver Oak. Sonoma County is another top producer of red wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, with wineries such as Kosta Browne and Williams Selyem leading the way.
Further north, Oregon's Willamette Valley is gaining a reputation for its Pinot Noir, with producers such as Domaine Serene and Adelsheim Vineyard consistently earning high scores and critical acclaim.
In South America, Argentina's Mendoza region is known for its bold and full-bodied Malbecs, with vineyards such as Bodega Catena Zapata and Achaval-Ferrer producing some of the country's most renowned wines.
Chile's Colchagua Valley is another top producer of red wines, particularly Carmenere, with wineries such as Montes and Lapostolle earning accolades for their premium offerings.
Brazil's Vale dos Vinhedos region is also emerging as a producer of high-quality red wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with wineries such as Miolo and Lidio Carraro garnering attention for their unique and flavorful wines.
Overall, the red wines of North and South America are diverse and impressive, with a range of styles and varietals that can compete with some of the world's most renowned wine regions. With a focus on quality and innovation, these regions are sure to continue producing exceptional red wines for years to come.
Red
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California | 1 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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£235.45 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard from Bernard Magrez is another impressive wine for the year. Long, persistent and intense, the 2011 stands out for its focus and energy. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, sweet French oak and leather flow through to the layered, finish. The sweet, floral notes so typical of the 337 Cabernet clone present in Dr. Crane ring out on the finish. |
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California | 20 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,273.57 |
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Wine Advocate (100)I have consumed several bottles of the 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill. One of the most awesome young reds I have ever tasted, it possesses a black/purple color, a seamless texture, and freakishly high levels of intensity (cassis, black and blueberries infused with espresso, chocolate, and licorice) that are flawlessly presented in a full-bodied, massive yet elegant wine. Nothing is out of balance in this explosively rich, thick, highly-extracted Cabernet. A compelling, historic Cabernet Sauvignon, it will drink well for 30-35 years. |
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California | 3 | 94+ (VN) |
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£714.22 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill is rich and explosive, with tons of concentration, depth and structure. Dark blue and black fruit, mocha, smoke, menthol, licorice and spices all burst from the glass as this huge, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon shows off its pure class. Readers will have to be patient with the 2012, a wine that will blow the roof off the house with its unbridled power. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£896.65 |
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James Suckling (100)Ripe cherries, plums and flowers on the nose. Orange peel, too, together with hints of thyme, bay leaf and sage. Medium-to full-bodied, incredibly deep and fresh, with fine tannins that carry you deep down into the finish. It tells you its great, but makes you spend time in order to understand it. Reminds me of the 1990 Latour. Try after 2027. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (VN) |
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£714.46 |
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Vinous (98+)The 2012 Maya is surprisingly deep and powerful in this vintage, with none of the early appeal of the estate's other 2012s. Today, the Maya is dark and brooding, with tons of intensity to match its massive, virile personality. Readers will have to be patient, but the 2012 is a special wine that much is clear. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£740.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another perfect wine from this brilliant estate, the 2013 Maya Proprietary Red Wine is a majestic, concentrated, flawless beauty that brings complexity, elegance, and power like few wines. Still youthful ruby/purple, it offers a smorgasbord-like array of red and blue fruits, flowers, chocolate, spice box, and tobacco. These all build beautifully with time in the glass, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness that carries polished, silky tannins, a wonderfully layered, multi-dimensional texture, and incredible purity as well as balance, with everything in the right place. It's certainly in its drink window, yet youthful and unevolved. It has another 30 years or more of prime drinking ahead of it. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,730.65 |
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California | 1 | - |
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Immerse yourself in the refined elegance of the Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1990. This magnificent offering, produced in the renowned Napa Valley, epitomises the enduring legacy and craftmanship of Alaskan pioneers Ann and Dick Grace. A meticulously selected blend, this wine originates from low-yielding, dry-farmed vines, painstakingly hand-harvested to capture the essence of each berry. The Grace Family's commitment to organic farming significantly enhanced the complexity and depth of character in this illustrious vintage. The Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 embodies a rich, deep ruby profile with expressive notes of cassis, blackberry, and traces of dark chocolate. The rich fruit-driven palate is masterfully married with fine-grained tannins, delivering a well-structured finish. Savour a timeless Napa classic that emulates the Grace Family's unrivalled expertise and passion for true vineyard expression; the Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 awaits your discerning palate. |
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California | 1 | - |
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Exuding an enduring allure, the Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 delivers unparalleled taste and quality. Cultivated within the Napa Valley's esteemed St. Helena AVA, this extraordinary blend bears testimony to the viticultural expertise of the Grace Family Vineyards. Distinguished as pioneers in Californian wine culture, their vineyards are renowned for their unique heritage clones. Laboriously handpicked, each grape is subjected to conscientious manual sorting to ensure only the most superlative fruit is utilised in the winemaking journey. One encounters a remarkable fusion of rich, plush blackcurrant flavours in alliance with an undercurrent of chocolate and tobacco notes, all enveloped within a subtly defined tannic structure. Meticulously nurtured and aged to perfection, Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 epitomises the zenith of old-world vinicultural charm complemented by an idiosyncratic Californian vivacity. Truly an indispensable gem for devotees of superior Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£1,133.05 |
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Distinguished in the world of fine wines is the Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1994. Produced from the illustrious soils of California’s Napa Valley, this rare gem is cultivated from meticulously hand-picked grapes, reflecting the dedication of the Grace Family. Utilising traditional hand-crafting techniques and extended lees ageing, the perfectly sculpted tannins in this wine bring out lush and distinct flavours. The bouquet carries impressively concentrated notes of black cherry and spice with an enticingly complex finish. The Grace Family Vineyards, praised for their acute attention to detail and artisanal approach, have expertly curated this wine. The passing years have magnified its innate depth, vaulting the Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 into the realm of the extraordinary. Fine wine connoisseurs will appreciate this wine's remarkable ageing potential, making it a compelling addition to any discerning collection. Trust in the Grace Family's unwavering commitment to excellence with this distinguished Cabernet Sauvignon 1994. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£1,107.85 |
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Immerse yourself in the high-quality richness of the 'Grace Family Cabaret Sauvignon 1998', a lustrous gem from the famed St. Helena appellation in Napa Valley. Grace Family Vineyards, an accredited pioneer of the luxury, micro-production Cabernet movement, hand-crafted this sophisticated wine under the knowledgeable watch of winemaker Gary Galleron. This exemplary Cabernet Sauvignon was produced with sustainable viticulture, traditional winemaking techniques, and meticulous sorting. Expressing a deep garnet hue, this full-bodied 1998 vintage entices with complex aromas of plum, blackcurrant, and clove. Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 offers a finely-tuned balance between ripe fruit, silky tannins, and subtle oak nuances, resulting in a profound and lingering finish. This vineyard's acclaimed red, a true testament to the potential of Napa Valley's terroir, is perfect for those seeking a wine with both the depth of maturity and the vigour of youth. Invest in a bottle of Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 and experience elegance personified. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,926.80 |
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Wine Advocate (100)As I predicted last year, the 2013 Harlan Estate is one of their all-time greats, although they have had many of them, starting with the 1991, followed by 1994, 1995, 1997 (although controversial in some circles), 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2012. This great first-growth property, with aspirations to produce the finest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine made in the New World, has given us a wine that has it all in 2013. Dense purple to the rim, with notes of espresso, white chocolate, mocha, blackberry, cassis, and cedar wood, the wine is full-bodied, opulent, but also structured, pure and incredibly long (well past a minute aftertaste). It is probably closest in personality and overall character to the compelling 2001, which is still a youthful wine at age 15. Drink it over the next 50+ years. |
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California | 3 | 95+ (VN) |
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£829.57 |
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Vinous (95+)(15.5% alcohol): Saturated bright red-ruby. Medicinal black cherry, blackberry, cocoa powder, tobacco, menthol and minerals on the remarkably primary nose. Seriously powerful, superconcentrated wine with a tightly coiled spring and a magically light touch. The dark berry and mineral flavors are complicated by a saline element. Conveys an impression of excellent acidity, but Woodbridge notes that the pH here is around 4.0; still, this wine makes the 2004 seem truffley by comparison. Finishes with a suave dusting of tannins and outstanding length. This was made in oak fermenters at Woodbridge's new winery, then aged in his caves. I'd still give it several years in the cellar to resolve its acids and tannins. It may yet merit an even higher score. |
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Kentucky | 3 | - |
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£788.40 |
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Immerse yourself into a spirited journey with the Jack Daniels, Kentucky Whiskey Monogram Bottled 1998 1000. Made in Lynchburg, Tennessee, America's oldest registered distillery, this exquisite liquor embodies an illustrious history of fine craftsmanship inspired by Jasper Newton 'Jack' Daniel. This whiskey brings forth a robust flavour profile from its mash of 80% corn, 12% barley, and 8% rye, unveiling a rich cascade of vanilla and caramel with a sublime, smoky finish, courtesy of the unique charcoal mellowing process. The Monogram edition's extra aging in white oak barrels imparts complexity and a rare smoothness, distinguishing it among connoisseurs. With an ABV of 47%, it resonates with an eloquent depth that reflects the mastery of old-world distillation techniques. An embodiment of superior quality and spirit, the Jack Daniels, Kentucky Whiskey Monogram Bottled 1998 1000, is an unparalleled choice for those who appreciate excellence. |
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Kentucky | 2 | - |
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£624.00 |
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Crafted by the iconic American distillers, the 'Jack Daniels, Kentucky Whiskey Old No7 1895 Replica 1000' is a rare, nostalgic blend, evocative of an era long past. This true-to-its-roots replica is painstakingly recreated using original 1895 methods, ensuring an opulent bouquet of oakiness and sweet vanilla. Scented whispers of buttery caramel tease the senses, preparing you for the warming embrace of this bespoke Kentucky spirit. Distilled in iconic copper pot stills and matured in handcrafted American white oak barrels, this whiskey delivers a smooth, refined flavour profile. The sippin' whiskey owes its distinctive character to the mineral-rich waters of the Cave Spring Hollow, a natural limestone-filtered source that imparts a unique smoothness. Jack Daniel's commitment to quality and consistent craftsmanship yields this extraordinary spirit, a true testament to tradition and a prized commodity for any whisky aficionados. Experience the elegance of 'Jack Daniels, Kentucky Whiskey Old No7 1895 Replica 1000' and savour a taste of history. |
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California | 11 | 90 (WA) |
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£514.80 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Although much lighter than the two top vintages of 1991 and 1992, it is a medium-bodied, soft, fully mature red exhibiting notes of Asian spices, licorice, red and black currants, and forest floor, and sweet tannin in the finish. While not likely to improve, it is capable of holding for another 5-10 years. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£662.00 |
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Vinous (96)Bright medium ruby. Alluring aromas of dark berries, licorice, lavender and violet. Wonderfully dense, spicy wine with an exhilarating sugar/acid balance giving definition to its dark berry, mineral and floral flavors. Offers outstanding thickness and depth of texture without any undue weight. Really echoes and rises on the long back end, with the noble tannins thoroughly integrated with the wine's fruit. This makes the Roberta's seem a bit ungiving, but I suspect that that wine will yet gain in pliancy. One of the handful of superstars of its vintage, from fruit picked between October 14 and 17, or almost a full month later than the Roberta's Merlot (September 18). (14.5% alcohol; 98% new French and 2% new Hungarian oak) |
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Central Valley | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£394.80 |
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Vinous (94)(raised for two years in 100 percent new French oak barrels) Brilliant ruby-red. Potent black currant, cherry liqueur, vanilla and potpourri aromas are complicated by an exotic Indian spice nuance that builds steadily with aeration. Supple, round and appealingly sweet, offering palate-staining black and blue fruit, cola, mocha and floral pastille flavors and a hint of smokiness. Finishes sappy, smooth and extremely long, displaying harmonious tannins and a late jolt of flowers. There's a robust 15 percent alcohol driving this flamboyant wine. |
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California | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£845.60 |
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Vinous (90)The 1990 Opus One is another powerful wine built on a serious core of tannin and structure. There is plenty of richness in the glass, but a little less intensity and complexity than the best wines of this era. I imagine the 1990 will still be a delicious wine in another decade. The 1990 is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. |
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California | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£768.80 |
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Wine Advocate (94)This is one of the finest Opus Ones to date, offering a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a striking, intense bouquet of sweet licorice intermixed with blackberries, cassis, plums, and saddle leather. This seamless, full-bodied wine is more velvety-textured, opulent, and succulent than past vintages. The mid-palate is expansive and chewy. The long finish is filled with glycerin, ripe fruit, and sweet tannin. Drink this impressive, user-friendly yet richly concentrated effort over the next 15 years. Tel. (707) 963-1979; Fax (707) 944-9357 |
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California | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£694.40 |
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James Suckling (95)Sage and mint in the nose, it is Opus style. Full bodied and layered, with polished tannins and wonderful length. This is tight, but fascinating still. This wine has a good future, very juicy, and will only keep getting better. Don't touch this until 2014. |
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California | 6 | 100 (JD) |
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£733.45 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Needing plenty of air to show at its best, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is a sensational, gorgeous Napa Valley Cabernet that delivers the goods like only this region can. Pure Cabernet magic on the nose, with deep blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, lead pencil, and a kiss of spring flowers as well as a beautiful Pessac-Leognan-like scorched earth character, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, silky tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. It's one of those wines that builds incrementally on the palate and it's only after the second or third sip that you realize how special this wine is. It also offers that rare mix of power and elegance that's the hallmark of all great wines. It needs a couple hours in the decanter if drinking any time soon. It will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for 20-30 years in cold cellars. Hats off to Paul Hobbs for an incredible Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 3 | 95 (VN) |
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£507.85 |
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Vinous (95)A rich, unctuous wine, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard possesses magnificent richness and depth. Today, the 2012 is quite open and opulent, in the classic style for the year. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice, mocha and new leather are all pushed forward in a sexy, voluptuous wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. This is a classic 2012 with plenty of near and medium term appeal. |
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California | 3 | 98 (WA) |
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£507.85 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard displays loads of charcoal, barbecue smoke, blueberry and blackberry fruit, an opulent, full-bodied mouthfeel, and hints of charcoal and subtle oak in a full-bodied, multi-dimensional style. Drink it over the next 20 years. |
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California | 6 | 95+ (WA) |
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£507.97 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and displaying a deep garnet-purple color, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard opens with pronounced crème de cassis, mocha, black forest cake and cloves over lavender, bay leaf and menthol nuances. Full-bodied, concentrated and seductive, it has a gorgeous velvety texture and plenty of freshness lifting the opulent flavors, finishing with a spices and herbs kick. |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£507.79 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard opens with provocative notions of crushed rocks, fertile loam and truffles with a core of warm cassis, blackberry pie and wild blueberries with touches of camphor and cloves. Medium to full-bodied and built like a brick house, it packs in the muscular fruit layers with compelling red fruit sparks, framed by firm, grainy tannins and finishing very long and very earthy. 402 cases produced. |
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California | 12 | 96 (VN) |
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£545.05 |
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Vinous (96)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is such a gorgeous and highly representative wine off this site. Crushed rocks, graphite, menthol, crème de cassis and spice are so typical of this site. At this stage, the Piedras does not have the sheer appeal or immediacy of the Crane, but then again, that is Piedras. All of this fruit is Clone 4, which in this rugged site yields very small berries with plenty of concentration. And that is exactly what comes through in this majestic Cabernet. |
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California | 12 | 99 (JD) |
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£582.25 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Coming from a rockier site no more than a stone’s throw from Dr. Crane Vineyard, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras is more meaty and savory, with lots of red and black fruits as well as loads of rocky, earthy minerality, spring flower, tobacco, and lead pencil-like nuances. Just beautifully balanced on the palate, it's full-bodied and elegant, with silky tannins, no hard edges, and one incredible finish. It's more red fruited than the Dr. Crane, yet it has a similar ethereal, weightless style that makes it such a joy to drink, even today. Given its balance, purity, and freshness, I have no doubt it will evolve for 25+ years, and I'm probably underrating it by a point. |
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California | 4 | 94+ (VN) |
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£771.85 |
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Vinous (94+)Dark ruby-red. Urgent aromas of cassis, black cherry, licorice, menthol and violet. Densely packed, chewy and concentrated but less liqueur-like and thick than a sample I tried two years ago for my 2007 Cabernet horizontal, conveying a slightly inky quality to its vibrant dark berry and floral flavors. Quite juicy, and already displaying a captivating subtle sweetness, but this wine still needs time to unfold and knit. Plenty of baby fat here but the tannins are not yet resolved. (My bottle had already thrown a good bit of sediment.) This youthful wine may yet go in the direction of the superb 2001. Hobbs told me he did substantial crop-thinning in 2007 (his ultimate production was just 2.7 tons per acre), and that he aged this wine entirely in new Taransaud barriques. (15.2% alcohol; 3.75 pH; 5.5 g/l acidity) |
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California | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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£771.97 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Of the three Beckstoffer Vineyards, it’s pretty much a joyride as to which one readers may prefer. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard (readers may remember the 2002 merited a 100-point score) has a beautiful blueberry and blackberry fruit note, a hint of incense, charcoal, an opaque purple color, full-bodied opulence and again that first-growth quality, richness, complexity and intensity. I’m not sure this is as compelling as the 2002, but it’s not far away. This is a magnificent, multi-dimensional, skyscraper-like Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 15-20 years. |
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California | 1 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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£193.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard from Bernard Magrez is another impressive wine for the year. Long, persistent and intense, the 2011 stands out for its focus and energy. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, sweet French oak and leather flow through to the layered, finish. The sweet, floral notes so typical of the 337 Cabernet clone present in Dr. Crane ring out on the finish. |
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California | 20 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,058.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)I have consumed several bottles of the 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill. One of the most awesome young reds I have ever tasted, it possesses a black/purple color, a seamless texture, and freakishly high levels of intensity (cassis, black and blueberries infused with espresso, chocolate, and licorice) that are flawlessly presented in a full-bodied, massive yet elegant wine. Nothing is out of balance in this explosively rich, thick, highly-extracted Cabernet. A compelling, historic Cabernet Sauvignon, it will drink well for 30-35 years. |
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California | 3 | 94+ (VN) |
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£592.00 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill is rich and explosive, with tons of concentration, depth and structure. Dark blue and black fruit, mocha, smoke, menthol, licorice and spices all burst from the glass as this huge, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon shows off its pure class. Readers will have to be patient with the 2012, a wine that will blow the roof off the house with its unbridled power. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£744.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Ripe cherries, plums and flowers on the nose. Orange peel, too, together with hints of thyme, bay leaf and sage. Medium-to full-bodied, incredibly deep and fresh, with fine tannins that carry you deep down into the finish. It tells you its great, but makes you spend time in order to understand it. Reminds me of the 1990 Latour. Try after 2027. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (VN) |
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£592.00 |
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Vinous (98+)The 2012 Maya is surprisingly deep and powerful in this vintage, with none of the early appeal of the estate's other 2012s. Today, the Maya is dark and brooding, with tons of intensity to match its massive, virile personality. Readers will have to be patient, but the 2012 is a special wine that much is clear. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£614.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another perfect wine from this brilliant estate, the 2013 Maya Proprietary Red Wine is a majestic, concentrated, flawless beauty that brings complexity, elegance, and power like few wines. Still youthful ruby/purple, it offers a smorgasbord-like array of red and blue fruits, flowers, chocolate, spice box, and tobacco. These all build beautifully with time in the glass, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness that carries polished, silky tannins, a wonderfully layered, multi-dimensional texture, and incredible purity as well as balance, with everything in the right place. It's certainly in its drink window, yet youthful and unevolved. It has another 30 years or more of prime drinking ahead of it. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,439.00 |
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California | 1 | - |
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Immerse yourself in the refined elegance of the Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1990. This magnificent offering, produced in the renowned Napa Valley, epitomises the enduring legacy and craftmanship of Alaskan pioneers Ann and Dick Grace. A meticulously selected blend, this wine originates from low-yielding, dry-farmed vines, painstakingly hand-harvested to capture the essence of each berry. The Grace Family's commitment to organic farming significantly enhanced the complexity and depth of character in this illustrious vintage. The Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 embodies a rich, deep ruby profile with expressive notes of cassis, blackberry, and traces of dark chocolate. The rich fruit-driven palate is masterfully married with fine-grained tannins, delivering a well-structured finish. Savour a timeless Napa classic that emulates the Grace Family's unrivalled expertise and passion for true vineyard expression; the Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 awaits your discerning palate. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£941.00 |
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Exuding an enduring allure, the Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 delivers unparalleled taste and quality. Cultivated within the Napa Valley's esteemed St. Helena AVA, this extraordinary blend bears testimony to the viticultural expertise of the Grace Family Vineyards. Distinguished as pioneers in Californian wine culture, their vineyards are renowned for their unique heritage clones. Laboriously handpicked, each grape is subjected to conscientious manual sorting to ensure only the most superlative fruit is utilised in the winemaking journey. One encounters a remarkable fusion of rich, plush blackcurrant flavours in alliance with an undercurrent of chocolate and tobacco notes, all enveloped within a subtly defined tannic structure. Meticulously nurtured and aged to perfection, Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 epitomises the zenith of old-world vinicultural charm complemented by an idiosyncratic Californian vivacity. Truly an indispensable gem for devotees of superior Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£941.00 |
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Distinguished in the world of fine wines is the Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1994. Produced from the illustrious soils of California’s Napa Valley, this rare gem is cultivated from meticulously hand-picked grapes, reflecting the dedication of the Grace Family. Utilising traditional hand-crafting techniques and extended lees ageing, the perfectly sculpted tannins in this wine bring out lush and distinct flavours. The bouquet carries impressively concentrated notes of black cherry and spice with an enticingly complex finish. The Grace Family Vineyards, praised for their acute attention to detail and artisanal approach, have expertly curated this wine. The passing years have magnified its innate depth, vaulting the Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 into the realm of the extraordinary. Fine wine connoisseurs will appreciate this wine's remarkable ageing potential, making it a compelling addition to any discerning collection. Trust in the Grace Family's unwavering commitment to excellence with this distinguished Cabernet Sauvignon 1994. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£920.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the high-quality richness of the 'Grace Family Cabaret Sauvignon 1998', a lustrous gem from the famed St. Helena appellation in Napa Valley. Grace Family Vineyards, an accredited pioneer of the luxury, micro-production Cabernet movement, hand-crafted this sophisticated wine under the knowledgeable watch of winemaker Gary Galleron. This exemplary Cabernet Sauvignon was produced with sustainable viticulture, traditional winemaking techniques, and meticulous sorting. Expressing a deep garnet hue, this full-bodied 1998 vintage entices with complex aromas of plum, blackcurrant, and clove. Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 offers a finely-tuned balance between ripe fruit, silky tannins, and subtle oak nuances, resulting in a profound and lingering finish. This vineyard's acclaimed red, a true testament to the potential of Napa Valley's terroir, is perfect for those seeking a wine with both the depth of maturity and the vigour of youth. Invest in a bottle of Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 and experience elegance personified. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (100)As I predicted last year, the 2013 Harlan Estate is one of their all-time greats, although they have had many of them, starting with the 1991, followed by 1994, 1995, 1997 (although controversial in some circles), 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2012. This great first-growth property, with aspirations to produce the finest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine made in the New World, has given us a wine that has it all in 2013. Dense purple to the rim, with notes of espresso, white chocolate, mocha, blackberry, cassis, and cedar wood, the wine is full-bodied, opulent, but also structured, pure and incredibly long (well past a minute aftertaste). It is probably closest in personality and overall character to the compelling 2001, which is still a youthful wine at age 15. Drink it over the next 50+ years. |
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California | 3 | 95+ (VN) |
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Vinous (95+)(15.5% alcohol): Saturated bright red-ruby. Medicinal black cherry, blackberry, cocoa powder, tobacco, menthol and minerals on the remarkably primary nose. Seriously powerful, superconcentrated wine with a tightly coiled spring and a magically light touch. The dark berry and mineral flavors are complicated by a saline element. Conveys an impression of excellent acidity, but Woodbridge notes that the pH here is around 4.0; still, this wine makes the 2004 seem truffley by comparison. Finishes with a suave dusting of tannins and outstanding length. This was made in oak fermenters at Woodbridge's new winery, then aged in his caves. I'd still give it several years in the cellar to resolve its acids and tannins. It may yet merit an even higher score. |
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Immerse yourself into a spirited journey with the Jack Daniels, Kentucky Whiskey Monogram Bottled 1998 1000. Made in Lynchburg, Tennessee, America's oldest registered distillery, this exquisite liquor embodies an illustrious history of fine craftsmanship inspired by Jasper Newton 'Jack' Daniel. This whiskey brings forth a robust flavour profile from its mash of 80% corn, 12% barley, and 8% rye, unveiling a rich cascade of vanilla and caramel with a sublime, smoky finish, courtesy of the unique charcoal mellowing process. The Monogram edition's extra aging in white oak barrels imparts complexity and a rare smoothness, distinguishing it among connoisseurs. With an ABV of 47%, it resonates with an eloquent depth that reflects the mastery of old-world distillation techniques. An embodiment of superior quality and spirit, the Jack Daniels, Kentucky Whiskey Monogram Bottled 1998 1000, is an unparalleled choice for those who appreciate excellence. |
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Crafted by the iconic American distillers, the 'Jack Daniels, Kentucky Whiskey Old No7 1895 Replica 1000' is a rare, nostalgic blend, evocative of an era long past. This true-to-its-roots replica is painstakingly recreated using original 1895 methods, ensuring an opulent bouquet of oakiness and sweet vanilla. Scented whispers of buttery caramel tease the senses, preparing you for the warming embrace of this bespoke Kentucky spirit. Distilled in iconic copper pot stills and matured in handcrafted American white oak barrels, this whiskey delivers a smooth, refined flavour profile. The sippin' whiskey owes its distinctive character to the mineral-rich waters of the Cave Spring Hollow, a natural limestone-filtered source that imparts a unique smoothness. Jack Daniel's commitment to quality and consistent craftsmanship yields this extraordinary spirit, a true testament to tradition and a prized commodity for any whisky aficionados. Experience the elegance of 'Jack Daniels, Kentucky Whiskey Old No7 1895 Replica 1000' and savour a taste of history. |
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California | 11 | 90 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (90)Although much lighter than the two top vintages of 1991 and 1992, it is a medium-bodied, soft, fully mature red exhibiting notes of Asian spices, licorice, red and black currants, and forest floor, and sweet tannin in the finish. While not likely to improve, it is capable of holding for another 5-10 years. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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Vinous (96)Bright medium ruby. Alluring aromas of dark berries, licorice, lavender and violet. Wonderfully dense, spicy wine with an exhilarating sugar/acid balance giving definition to its dark berry, mineral and floral flavors. Offers outstanding thickness and depth of texture without any undue weight. Really echoes and rises on the long back end, with the noble tannins thoroughly integrated with the wine's fruit. This makes the Roberta's seem a bit ungiving, but I suspect that that wine will yet gain in pliancy. One of the handful of superstars of its vintage, from fruit picked between October 14 and 17, or almost a full month later than the Roberta's Merlot (September 18). (14.5% alcohol; 98% new French and 2% new Hungarian oak) |
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Vinous (94)(raised for two years in 100 percent new French oak barrels) Brilliant ruby-red. Potent black currant, cherry liqueur, vanilla and potpourri aromas are complicated by an exotic Indian spice nuance that builds steadily with aeration. Supple, round and appealingly sweet, offering palate-staining black and blue fruit, cola, mocha and floral pastille flavors and a hint of smokiness. Finishes sappy, smooth and extremely long, displaying harmonious tannins and a late jolt of flowers. There's a robust 15 percent alcohol driving this flamboyant wine. |
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Vinous (90)The 1990 Opus One is another powerful wine built on a serious core of tannin and structure. There is plenty of richness in the glass, but a little less intensity and complexity than the best wines of this era. I imagine the 1990 will still be a delicious wine in another decade. The 1990 is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. |
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California | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (94)This is one of the finest Opus Ones to date, offering a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a striking, intense bouquet of sweet licorice intermixed with blackberries, cassis, plums, and saddle leather. This seamless, full-bodied wine is more velvety-textured, opulent, and succulent than past vintages. The mid-palate is expansive and chewy. The long finish is filled with glycerin, ripe fruit, and sweet tannin. Drink this impressive, user-friendly yet richly concentrated effort over the next 15 years. Tel. (707) 963-1979; Fax (707) 944-9357 |
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California | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£576.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Sage and mint in the nose, it is Opus style. Full bodied and layered, with polished tannins and wonderful length. This is tight, but fascinating still. This wine has a good future, very juicy, and will only keep getting better. Don't touch this until 2014. |
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£608.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Needing plenty of air to show at its best, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is a sensational, gorgeous Napa Valley Cabernet that delivers the goods like only this region can. Pure Cabernet magic on the nose, with deep blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, lead pencil, and a kiss of spring flowers as well as a beautiful Pessac-Leognan-like scorched earth character, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, silky tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. It's one of those wines that builds incrementally on the palate and it's only after the second or third sip that you realize how special this wine is. It also offers that rare mix of power and elegance that's the hallmark of all great wines. It needs a couple hours in the decanter if drinking any time soon. It will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for 20-30 years in cold cellars. Hats off to Paul Hobbs for an incredible Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 3 | 95 (VN) |
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Vinous (95)A rich, unctuous wine, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard possesses magnificent richness and depth. Today, the 2012 is quite open and opulent, in the classic style for the year. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice, mocha and new leather are all pushed forward in a sexy, voluptuous wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. This is a classic 2012 with plenty of near and medium term appeal. |
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California | 3 | 98 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard displays loads of charcoal, barbecue smoke, blueberry and blackberry fruit, an opulent, full-bodied mouthfeel, and hints of charcoal and subtle oak in a full-bodied, multi-dimensional style. Drink it over the next 20 years. |
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£420.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and displaying a deep garnet-purple color, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard opens with pronounced crème de cassis, mocha, black forest cake and cloves over lavender, bay leaf and menthol nuances. Full-bodied, concentrated and seductive, it has a gorgeous velvety texture and plenty of freshness lifting the opulent flavors, finishing with a spices and herbs kick. |
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Wine Advocate (98)Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard opens with provocative notions of crushed rocks, fertile loam and truffles with a core of warm cassis, blackberry pie and wild blueberries with touches of camphor and cloves. Medium to full-bodied and built like a brick house, it packs in the muscular fruit layers with compelling red fruit sparks, framed by firm, grainy tannins and finishing very long and very earthy. 402 cases produced. |
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California | 12 | 96 (VN) |
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£451.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is such a gorgeous and highly representative wine off this site. Crushed rocks, graphite, menthol, crème de cassis and spice are so typical of this site. At this stage, the Piedras does not have the sheer appeal or immediacy of the Crane, but then again, that is Piedras. All of this fruit is Clone 4, which in this rugged site yields very small berries with plenty of concentration. And that is exactly what comes through in this majestic Cabernet. |
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California | 12 | 99 (JD) |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Coming from a rockier site no more than a stone’s throw from Dr. Crane Vineyard, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras is more meaty and savory, with lots of red and black fruits as well as loads of rocky, earthy minerality, spring flower, tobacco, and lead pencil-like nuances. Just beautifully balanced on the palate, it's full-bodied and elegant, with silky tannins, no hard edges, and one incredible finish. It's more red fruited than the Dr. Crane, yet it has a similar ethereal, weightless style that makes it such a joy to drink, even today. Given its balance, purity, and freshness, I have no doubt it will evolve for 25+ years, and I'm probably underrating it by a point. |
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£640.00 |
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Vinous (94+)Dark ruby-red. Urgent aromas of cassis, black cherry, licorice, menthol and violet. Densely packed, chewy and concentrated but less liqueur-like and thick than a sample I tried two years ago for my 2007 Cabernet horizontal, conveying a slightly inky quality to its vibrant dark berry and floral flavors. Quite juicy, and already displaying a captivating subtle sweetness, but this wine still needs time to unfold and knit. Plenty of baby fat here but the tannins are not yet resolved. (My bottle had already thrown a good bit of sediment.) This youthful wine may yet go in the direction of the superb 2001. Hobbs told me he did substantial crop-thinning in 2007 (his ultimate production was just 2.7 tons per acre), and that he aged this wine entirely in new Taransaud barriques. (15.2% alcohol; 3.75 pH; 5.5 g/l acidity) |
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£640.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Of the three Beckstoffer Vineyards, it’s pretty much a joyride as to which one readers may prefer. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard (readers may remember the 2002 merited a 100-point score) has a beautiful blueberry and blackberry fruit note, a hint of incense, charcoal, an opaque purple color, full-bodied opulence and again that first-growth quality, richness, complexity and intensity. I’m not sure this is as compelling as the 2002, but it’s not far away. This is a magnificent, multi-dimensional, skyscraper-like Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 15-20 years. |
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