Wine reviews

September 2013

Pure, rich and velvety, offering tiers of mocha-laced oak, red berry and blackberry, with touches of espresso, anise and cedar, ending with a long, persistent finish that echoes the key flavors. Drink now through 2026.—J.L

October 2013

The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is a more complete wine exhibiting lots of creme de cassis, spicy new oak, forest floor and damp earth notes. The wine is medium to full-bodied and fills the mouth with no rough edges or hollowness. Enjoy this beauty now and over the next 12-15 years. The Anthem wines are made under the guidance of the excellent winemaker Jeff Ames, who also makes the wines at Rudius and Tor Kenward’s project called Tor.- RP