Wine reviews
From a site outside of St. Helena, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Bourn Vineyard is a more minerallaced, red and blue-fruited effort with some Pauillac-like lead pencil and earthy nuances. With nicely integrated oak, medium to full-bodied richness, and notable tannins, give it 2-3 years and enjoy over the following 10-15. It's another terrific wine in this portfolio.
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Bourn Vineyard is deep garnetpurple in color. Alluring notes of warm cassis, blackberry pie and fresh black cherries jump out of the glass, plus wafts of bay leaves, truffles and pencil lead. The medium to full-bodied palate is wonderfully savory with lots of herbal sparks among the black fruits and a firm, grainy frame, finishing refreshing.
A new wine from Smith, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Bourn Vineyard comes from an up-and-coming site in St. Helena (next to the Dr. Crane Vineyard). It offers a gorgeous, full-bodied, powerful yet weightless style revealing tons of darker blue and black fruits, notes of chocolate, graphite, and bouquet garni, building yet polished tannins, and a great finish. It offers plenty of richness and depth, yet its weightless, elegant profile makes it stand out. It's going to evolve for two decades or more.