Wine reviews
2017 B Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Beckstoffer
Dr. Crane
Vineyard
A barrel sample, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is deep purple-black colored and features bold notions of kirsch, raspberry pie, blackberry preserves and redcurrant jelly with hints of pencil shavings, underbrush and wild thyme. Full-bodied, firm and chewy, it has a pleasant bitter component to the red and black fruits and finishes with an herbal lift. – LPB
A barrel sample, the 2017 Cabernet Franc Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard has a very deep garnet-purple color and delivers expressive notes of warm cassis, baked plums and spice cake with fragrant earth, crushed rocks and black olives. The palate is full-bodied, firm and chewy with a lively backbone and taut, muscular structure, finishing earthy. – LPB