Wine reviews
Dense, with lots of dark plum, warmed fig and cassis notes melded together, laced with alder, mesquite and sweet bay leaf and carried by a well-embedded iron spine on the finish. This has some serious grip, so best to give it a little time. Best from 2022 through 2034. 300 cases made. – J.M
Up next, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard brings more exuberance and up-front character, offering beautiful notes of red and black currants, blueberries, spring flowers, toasty oak, violets, and incense-like aromas and flavors. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, this pure, elegant, balanced 2018 shows the vintage's style to a T and has polished tannins as well as a great finish. It can be drunk today with incredible pleasure or cellared for 15-20 years if you're so inclined. – JD
Dense, with lots of dark plum, warmed fig and cassis notes melded together, laced with alder, mesquite and sweet bay leaf and carried by a well-embedded iron spine on the finish. This has some serious grip, so best to give it a little time. Best from 2022 through 2034. 300 cases made. – J.M.