Wine reviews

December 2021

Lots of iron, bloody blue fruits, and some flowery incense notes emerge from the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a great vineyard on the west side of St. Helena. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has the vintage's fresh, focused, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. It's well worth seeking out and has another 15-20 years of prime drinking. – JD