Reviews

12c Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

PnP with notes of black and red berry fruit, black cherry, prominent licorice, tire tread/rubber, and some forest floor and earth/funk. Came off a little wonky and unresolved at the moment; flavors…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Interesting... I had this side-by-side with a day-two-in-bottle (gassed) 2013 Scarlett. Though I've had a number of bottles of the Myriad GIII (and previous specific notes still apply), this was the…

Scarlett Wines Cabernet Sauvignon

Well, YACKMAN called it (no surprise). This wine has certainly continued to transition into something noteworthy over the last 4 months. I kept saying I was going to wait until the Fall, but hey, I…

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.…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Quick impromptu tasting with Mike Smith during a pick-up of my Carter/Myriad/Quivet wines. This was poured via Coravin and allowed just a little time for air with some swirling in the glass.

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

This was one of the stars of the evening. No decant. PnP and slow O2 over an hour of consumption. The bottle was empty after an hour-and-a-half.

Hunnicutt Cabernet Sauvignon Brinkman Block

This is the rebranded GIII label, whose name change to the now Brinkman Block came about due to Andy Beckstoffer's proprietary hike in fees which necessitated the removal of the GIII reference on the…

Alpha Omega Sauvignon Blanc 1155

A very inviting Sauvignon Blanc, with a wonderful balance between subtle tropical fruit, lemon oil, a bit of pumice/stone, and an ever-so faint drop of vanilla. This gained the majority of its points…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Same as last month. No decant. Didn't need it. A bit of a chalky grip for the first 20-30 minutes, then it was smooth sailing from there. Thick, rich, and round on the finish. Drink now and over the…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Le Nouveau Western Star Vineyard

Beautiful brambly notes of black raspberry, blackberry, wild blueberry, black cherry, and purple berry fruit notes. A welcome Rutherford dust component cut through the back end, framing the fruit…

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate Family Reserve

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Bevan Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon McGah Vineyard

PnP with fun and vibrant red and purple berry fruit flavors; specific notes of ripe satsuma plum, black raspberry, bramble/shrub, limestone, and some spice. Chalky initially on the back end,…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Very similar to my CT notes from 11/7/2015 except I do agree with others that the intensity has shifted a bit, but not much (in my opinion). I was still very much drawn to the core fruit and depth…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon The Arsenal Greer Vineyard

Holy bajeezus! What an amazing ride of a wine. PnP with tight and slightly chalky notes of black and purple berry fruit, slate, granite, asphalt, road tar, dust, bramble, and a hint of black coffee…

Scarlett Wines Cabernet Sauvignon

Same as my notes from 3/19/2016. I keep saying I will wait until 2017, but I can't seem to help myself. It's good stuff, but wait another 6-12 months if you have more patience than me! 93++

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…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

PnP with notes of deep red and black currant, black amber plum, cacao, red and black licorice, "dark sweet and sour cherries" (which was Yackman's reference - spot on!), slate, and a hint of anise…

Scarlett Wines Cabernet Sauvignon

Specific tasting notes were pretty much the same except that this go-around on the PnP it was a little clunky. It reminded me that this is still a young 2013 Napa Cabernet that isn't 100% ready to…

Sullivan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon James O'Neil

PnP with notes on ripe plum, black cherry, red currant, vanilla, and signature Rutherford dust. Air helped to broaden the flavors a bit, but also muddled the fruit. The plum note became especially…

Scarlett Wines Cabernet Sauvignon

Similar to my previous CT notes on this wine. PnP with rich and upfront purple, black, and red berry fruit; the black cherry liqueur, chocolate, and vanilla bean notes were especially prominent this…

Scarlett Wines Cabernet Sauvignon

PnP with youthfully big purple and black berry fruit, dark red and black cherry liqueur, dark plum, and some chocolate notes. A chalky finish, with some vanilla bean and licorice hinting on the back…

12c Cabernet Sauvignon G3 Reserve Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Motivated by the great CT notes from Bluegoose and Cristal2000, I had to check out a bottle of the 2013 12C G3 for myself. PnP with a small "test pour" in the glass before leaving it alone to get a…

Quintessa

PnP with notes of black, blue, and purple berry fruit flavors. Additional notes of blackberry, blueberry, black currant, black licorice, asphalt, wet granite, and chocolate bar. The pebbly tannins…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon The Arsenal Greer Vineyard

Tasted at the Pott pickup party at Quixote Winery alongside eight other 2013, 2012, and 2011 Pott wines.

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

I bumped this up a point to 95, as it presented amazingly this go-around, shadowed only barely by the 2013 Myriad Dr. Crane tasted next to it. The Myriads were also tasted alongside the 2013 Carter…