Wine reviews

March 2026

The Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Franc captures the coolness of the 2023 vintage, building in the glass with sagebrush, cassis and tobacco spice aromatics. Medium- to full-bodied, it is structured by gravelly, elegant tannins, with perfumed violet hints woven throughout. The finish carries notes of unsweetened cocoa powder, bursting with energy and tension that balance the wine’s unctuous texture.