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2012

The Debate Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Tasted 10 June 2018 Napa Valley · St. Helena

Much improved from my last bottle. Some old world restraint here (which is indicative of Hoefliger's style), but some nice dark berry and currant flavors that kept me coming back for another sip. Next to a 2015 Becklyn,…

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8 February 2018 Well damn, this all but sucked a big bag of dirty diapers...An unfortunate disappointment among other wines at the table. To be fair, it wasn't a… 6 January 2018 Previous notes apply. This was a very good showing for this wine, reminding me why I like the Crane site so much. This was served next to a 2012… 6 July 2017 Similar to all of my previous notes on this wine. The only issue this go-around is that the Debate fell behind the competition when served alongside… 14 June 2017 It has been six months since I last had this wine. All previous notes apply for the most part. Still in the 94-96 point range for me. Such a balanced… 17 December 2016 All of my previous notes apply. WOTN for everyone. Needed a splash decant and was quickly on its way to showing itself off. Quickly disappeared. 15 October 2016 I don't know what it is, but I feel like I'm not supposed to like this wine as much as I do. But...I do. I hate to use the word hedonistic, but it… 30 July 2016 Much improved from my previous experience with this wine nearly eight months ago. Decanted at a restaurant (Seven Hills SF) and followed for three… 8 January 2016 Pnp with a nose of ripe berry fruit, vanilla, and alcohol. On the palate, a chalky grip (not unpleasant) initially surrounded flavors of sweet…
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The Debate Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Napa Valley · St. Helena

Well damn, this all but sucked a big bag of dirty diapers...An unfortunate disappointment among other wines at the table. To be fair, it wasn't a "bad" wine necessarily, but given its pedigree, it…

Reviewed 8 February 2018
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