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2019

Vice Versa Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Tasted 27 July 2021 Napa Valley · St. Helena

The first time I sampled the 2019 Crane back in April, it was surprisingly shut down and playing coy. Well, it's done hiding in the corner and waiting to be asked to dance. This sample was exactly what I expect from…

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9 November 2021 Ya this is pretty darn good juice right here. There was a 2016 Vice Versa LPV BBS that was thrown into the mix too, so of course my palate preference… 30 April 2021 Barrel sample. On the nose, this was notably more austere and muted compared to the others sampled. On the palate, the reservation of flavor parroted…
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2017

Vice Versa Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

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