Wine reviews
Brimming with intense, complex flavors, extending from dusty, savory earth to crushed dark berry, blackberry, currant, cassis and black licorice. This full-bodied version is persistent on the finish, revealing a high level of extraction and density. Drink now through 2032. 200 cases made.–J
An absolutely fabulous wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard has an inky bluish/purple color, extraordinary nose of graphite, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, forest floor and spring flora. The wine hits the palate with a full-bodied richness, stunning purity and an absolutely magnificent texture and length. It would be difficult to want more in a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon than this. Drink it over the next 25 years.- RP
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard has slightly more earthiness than the 2012, gorgeous blue and black fruits, a plump, fleshy texture, sweet tannin, brilliant purity and length. This is another killer effort from Mike Smith. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. This project of winemaker Mike Smith has started off with somewhat audacious, fascinating wines. I don’t know what the general alcohol levels are in his 2013s, but I suspect they are very much in keeping with what Myriad did in 2012: 14.9-15.1%. Kudos to Mike Smith. - RP