Reviews

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

The bell curve on this wine was fairly low and quick. Its apex showed some nice purple core fruit, but it had a bit of a plum effect on the back end that sat on the grip and made it taste a little…

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Pretty much the same as six months ago. Previous notes apply. A little tight and less giving in terms of the immediacy of fruit. I wasn't getting a whole lot of personality from this little chameleon…

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Wall Road

The best of the wines tasted from Boich, the Wall Road inched its way past the Howell Mountain Select. With its more enticing dark bramble berry fruits and elevated vivacity, the Wall Road came off…

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Select

The inaugural release of this wine from the Howell Mountain appellation, Boich's Howell Mountain Select is exactly what you might expect from a young Cabernet from the region: bold and dark blue and…

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Second in the lineup, and the first of the trio of Cabernets, the 2014 Boich GIII reminded me of the 2012 in its round fruit and friendly, approachable flavor profile. Still young (bottled in June)…

Boich Family Cellar Syrah Wall Road Terrace

The first of four wines poured. This was understandably tight and a little lithe for a California Syrah. Some of the mountain fruit was evident, with hints of bramble and minerality surrounding the…

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Identical to my notes from October 2015. This wine has a lot of verve and energy, packed with coiled-up red and blue fruit flavors. Very good now; will hopefully be greater in another year or two.…

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

PnP with overtly "fruity" notes of rounded purple and red berry, and faint vanilla. This seemed a little simple and round at first. Almost overly plush, like a high-end Merlot without the chocolatey…

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Wall Road

This wine did not exist on CT yet, so I had to create it. Tasted at the Mayacama Country Club at a Boich tasting.

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

This wine did not exist on CT yet, so I had to create it. Tasted at the Mayacama Country Club at a Boich tasting.