Wine reviews
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard is classic Georges III with its more medium to full-bodied, focused, elegant style. Cassis, currants, dark chocolate, and a kiss of graphite and smoke tobacco define the aromatics, and it's balanced, has fine tannins, and a great finish. It's a touch reserved today, and I think it has some upside with a few years of bottle age. It should be long-lived. – JD
Alluringly ripe and polished, with a solidly built core of warmed cassis and plum puree that holds center stage, while singed cedar and apple wood accents create an unobtrusive frame. Violet, anise and warm paving stone notes add range through the lush finish. Will be hard to lay off for the caressing fruit, but this will develop in the cellar for sure. Drink now through 2040. 150 cases made. - J.M.