Waypoint - Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018
Price: $139.96
| Producer | Waypoint |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 794097 |
| Size | 750ml |
Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard is a special 'Heritage' vineyard of the Napa Valley. Its history traces back to a Mrs. Thomas Rutherford who planted a portion of it over 125 years ago in 1895. It would be purchased by Georges de Latour in 1928 and would go on to serve as the backbone of the outstanding wines of the Tchelistcheff era. The Beckstoffers purchased the vineyard in 1988. They have since replanted it with new Cabernet Sauvignon clones in with tighter spacing. A portion of this vineyard (181 acres) was placed into a land conservation easement.
Waypoint Description
We are delighted to offer our first Beckstoffer Georges III bottling in many years. The spectacular vineyard site with its back to the Silverado Trail is the historic site of the grand old BV masterpieces produced for most of the last century. It is as pure an expression of Napa Valley terroir as is available anywhere, from anyone. Ripe and round black fruits, spice, blueberry, and cedar, and cigar box aromas are echoed on the palate and balanced by a preternatural lift from natural acidity and a swell of earth notes. A stunning achievement.
Vinous Media: 94 Points
The Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III is deep and inky to the core. Blackberry jam, bittersweet chocolate, sweet French oak, spice, new leather and licorice are all kicked up in this unabashedly flamboyant, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon. There is not a whole lot of subtlety here, but there is plenty of intensity as well as immediacy.
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