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Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

4 vintages · 4 notes · Realm Cellars · Napa Valley · St. Helena

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Vintage Notes Most recent note Highest
2017 1 note Barrel sample. A fresh and vivacious example of Crane, registering a little high and red-fruited at the moment. A great deal of speed and pop here,… 2016 1 note Exquisitely balanced with richness akin to the Memento Mori, with just a little less of the bitter dark chocolate notes coming out (which I was… 2014 1 note A generous delivery of black and blue core fruit. Blackberry, blueberry, ripe red raspberry, fresh vanilla bean, dark (rich) chocolate, baking spice,… 2013 1 note At the French Laundry. A mouthful of ripe fruit illustrative of what one might expect from this house and this site. A whopping wine from a big…