Wine reviews
Firm and tight, full-bodied and well-structured, with a mix of rich, spicy currant, cedar, lead pencil, blackberry and mineral. Gains depth and persistence on the finish, which is long, if a tad hot. Best from 2010 through 2017. 316 cases made. –JL
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetic Justice Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. A powerful effort, it reveals intense notes of creme de cassis, bay leaf, new saddle leather, camphor, and pain grille. Seductive, sexy, full-bodied, and opulent, this 2006 behaves more like a 2007, and should drink well for 15 years - if you can resist it. These impressive wines are made in relatively small quantities ranging from 160 to 300+ cases. Winemaker Marco DiGiulio, who did terrific work for some of the Jess Jackson projects, is making the wine at Bounty Hunter Rare Wines. All the fruit comes from either the Beckstoffer To Kalon or Beckstoffer Dr. Crane vineyards, and I find the Justice-themed names very clever, and the packaging top-flight. The 2007s are slightly more powerful, backward wines (alcohol levels range from the upper 14% to low 15%), but they have enough structure as well as sensational concentration and depth to support the tannins.