98 Points Parker One of Napa Valley's most collectible Cabernets - very limited 98 Points Robert Parker: "The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard displays loads of charcoal, barbecue smoke, blueberry and blackberry fruit, an opulent, full-bodied mouthfeel, and hints of charcoal and subtle oak in a full-bodied, multi-dimensional style. Drink it over the next 20 years... ...Paul Hobbs has emerged as one of the great success stories in Northern California. He’s an international consultant known for his outstanding work in Argentina. He is also now involved in a joint venture in the Finger Lakes region of New York, so hopefully we can anticipate some interesting Rieslings and possibly Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc and even Gewurztraminer emerging from New York State. I had an extensive tasting with Hobbs at his winery in late January, and the results were all impressive. The tastings reflect the fact that, for Chardonnay, both 2013 and 2014 are brilliant vintages, and for Pinot Noir, 2014 may possibly eclipse 2013. As for the Bordeaux varietals, there’s no question that 2013 is the game-changer, as I indicated in previous reports, but 2014 is delicious and another top-notch success."
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It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Deep ink color with a short purple rim and a beautiful nose. Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity. Dry and very fruity on the palate, with nice complexity. Showing blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, cola, raisins, figs, chocolates, dark coffee, cedar, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus and peppercorn. This 10 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking so beautifully now. Rich and extracted, with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and engaging. Needs an hour to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Wine Spectator 94 points. Wine Advocate 98 points. Complex and good by itself. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak. A gorgeous wine. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 95 points. $260.
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Deep ink color with a short purple rim and a beautiful nose. Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity. Dry and very fruity on the palate, with nice complexity. Showing blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, cola, raisins, figs, chocolates, dark coffee, cedar, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus and peppercorn. This 10 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking so beautifully now. Rich and extracted, with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and engaging. Needs an hour to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Wine Spectator 94 points. Wine Advocate 98 points. Complex and good by itself. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak. A gorgeous wine. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 95 points. $260.
9.5John Riccardo
A towering effort, huge wine, very young and a long distance runner for sure
A towering effort, huge wine, very young and a long distance runner for sure
9.5Karl Larsen
100 pts
100 pts
10Ali Jafari
Dinner with Jennifer Van Dijk at Alexander's.
Dinner with Jennifer Van Dijk at Alexander's.
9.0G
LPV is special
LPV is special
9.4Aaron Hamrock
Nice
Nice
9.7WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.