Wine reviews

February 2025

Sourced from the iconic Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard, this B Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 22 months in 100% Taransaud and Darnajou barrels and fermented in open-top barrels with punchdowns 1-3 times daily for several weeks. A super-polished and stylish wine in 2022, it showcases satiny-soft tannins and silky blue-toned fruit, leading to an exceptionally long finish of espresso bean and saline-mineral tension. Dusty mineral notes mingle with sage, building on the full-bodied richness and layered depth – one of Kirk Venge's best wines in 2022.