Wine reviews
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard has that first-growth savoir faire, or as the French say, je ne sais quoi. With a haunting perfume of spring flowers, blue and black fruits, a full-bodied mouthfeel and tremendous concentration and depth, there is not a hard edge to be found. Moreover, everything is well-integrated. I’m sure lots of new oak is used on these cuvées, but you’d never know that given the extravagance of fruit. This is pushing perfection.
A real killer effort is the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard. This shows nice, gravelly, earthy notes intermixed with a floral component, blackberry and blueberry, a sensationally saturated purple color and fabulous opulence and richness. Once again, this is a great effort and a pretty fair price point for a Beckstoffer Vineyard-sourced wine. This should drink well for 15-20 years.
A sophisticated effort, with rich, creamy oak and dark berry notes that are full-bodied and caressing even as the tannins gain presence. Hints of licorice, sage, crushed rock and herb add flavor and textural dimension. Drink now through 2030. 125 cases made.