2013

12c Cabernet Sauvignon G3 Reserve Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Tasted 17 January 2016 Napa Valley · Rutherford

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 little air. Red and…

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Producer: 12c
Wine: All vintages
Region: Napa Valley · Rutherford
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Record: 2013 12c Cabernet Sauvignon G3 Reserve Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

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9 February 2017 PnP with a small pour; it was really tight and high-toned. Red fruit notes with alcohol. A little tart in the finish, but some deeper red and purple…

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2016

12c Cabernet Sauvignon G3 Reserve Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Napa Valley · Rutherford

Red fruit driven with deeply pitched red raspberry and cassis notes. Finishes sweet and savory, with red currant and cedar flavors adding nuance. 91-92 points.

Reviewed 9 December 2019

2017

12c Cabernet Sauvignon G3 Reserve Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Napa Valley · Rutherford

Almost indistinguishable from the 12C, the 12C G3 Reserve displayed a same red and black fruit interlaced with cedar and dry, dusty soil notes; exhibited nearly-identical weight distribution and…

Reviewed 24 August 2019

2017

12c Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Napa Valley · Rutherford

Red and black fruit, and seemingly the most light-footed of the 2017s in the tasting. As is typical with the 12C, a cedar and earth element rides throughout the delivery. A much daintier example of…

Reviewed 24 August 2019

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