2018

Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The O.G. Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Tasted 9 September 2022 Napa Valley · Oakville

With a silky-milkshakey entry, like a liquified raspberry nougat 3 Musketeers bar wrapped in a vanilla bean and caramel robe, this iteration of OG is a mix of oak and fruit that seemingly still need amalgamation, but…

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Producer: Carter Cellars
Wine: All vintages
Region: Napa Valley · Oakville
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Record: 2018 Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The O.G. Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

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5 July 2026 Less oaky than the previous bottle a few months ago, this 2018 has a nice glide after being open for a few hours (in bottle). That said, it was next… 29 March 2026 This came off extremely oaky and almost chocolate milkshake marshmallowy compared to the other competitors in the Napa blind tasting. Gobs of fruit…

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