Wine reviews
This hovers on the verge of overripeness, with a hint of raisin, but it wisely pulls back at the last second into a luscious fortress of blackberry, cassis, chocolate and sweet smoky oak. So smooth and luxurious on the palate, the texture dazzles, despite some heat. The all-important tannins are nearly perfect. Drink now–2016, especially with steak.
Built around roasted coffee, crushed rock, dried currant, mocha and cedar, this packs in a lot of flavors. Wellproportioned and tannic to the point of being chewy, with flavors spilling out on the finish. Best from 2014 through 2025. 522 cases made.
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard flows with the essence of mint, licorice, black cherries and flowers. It is a deep, muscular wine endowed with terrific richness and depth. Crushed rocks, graphite, minerals, smoke and tar are some of the many nuances that emerge on the dark, voluptuous finish. This seamless, pure wine is simply dazzling. The 2009 is the first Las Piedras from Paul Hobbs. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedres Vineyard reveals copious stony, flinty, mineral notes intermixed with black raspberry, blueberry and black currant fruit. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it is undeniably a top success for the vintage.
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedres Vineyard reveals copious stony, flinty, mineral notes intermixed with black raspberry, blueberry and black currant fruit. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it is undeniably a top success for the vintage.