Wine reviews
Lastly, the iconic site of George III has produced the deep ruby/purple 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Vineyard from Rutherford. Loads of earth crème de cassis, licorice and spice characterize this rich, full-bodied wine, which emanates from what is obviously one of the great terroirs of Napa Valley. This is a beauty of purity, richness, and stunning ripeness. Accessible now, it should hit its prime in 3-4 years and last for 25 years.-RP
The most expensive wine, and their top cuvée, is the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Proprietary Cuvée, a blend of hillside and valley floor vineyards, with the hillside component coming from the Oakville Ranch and the valley floor from the famous Georges III Vineyard in Rutherford. A gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 75% New French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered, this wine exhibits the classicism of the top Cabernets from Napa Valley's top vineyards. Thick, juicy crème de cassis fruit, blackberries, spice box and floral notes are all present in this fullbodied, opulently textured, pure and impressively endowed wine. It should drink nicely for at least another 15+ years, although it is accessible already.