Anybody buying? $195 / bottle.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the release of our third vintage from Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III. This vineyard was one of the original Beaulieu Vineyard sites and a key component to the Georges de Latour bottling—a benchmark Cabernet for many years under André Tchelistcheff, who is often referred to as America’s most influential post-Prohibition winemaker. Located in the Rutherford Bench adjacent to the Silverado Trail in Napa, the site features well-drained river gravel soils and allows for a long, slow ripening process.
Quantities of this vintage of the Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon are very limited and are not being offered to our entire mailing list. If you are not interested in this or future offerings of Cabernet Sauvignon please let us know and we will make a note on your account.
2018 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon ($195)
“The 2018 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III is a classically styled Cabernet from the historic Rutherford property. Fresh currants with highlights of red fruit abound in this fresh and fragrant wine. Undertones of mountain blueberry further add depth to the wonderful aromatics. The palate is saturated with fruit extracts while the tannins are elegantly layered into the architecture. On the palate, earthy undertones along with anise and crushed rocks complete the profile. Taking a page out of our Pinot Noir playbook, this wine was crafted in dairy tanks using foot treading, etc. This is a profound, elegant wine showing that site specificity can be achieved.” - VP & Director of Winemaking Jeff MangahasAgain, quantities of this offering are very limited and, as usual, are available on a first come, first served basis. Depending on weather conditions along the travel route and in your immediate area, your order may need to be held and shipped in October/November (during the same timeframe as Fall 2021 release orders) when temperatures are more conducive to safe shipping. If you prefer to pick up, please contact us to make an appointment. Unfortunately, we will not be able to combine Cabernet orders with fall release orders.