2022 Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon George III Empyrean
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The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Empyrean is a selection brought up in a mix of Taransaud and Darnajou barrels. It certainly brings another level of density in its cassis and blueberry fruit as well as baking spices, leather, and leafy herbs, with a kiss of chocolaty oak. I love its overall balance, and it has ripe tannins and a gorgeous finish.
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While the oak is a bit more obvious on the nose of the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Empyrean than in the regular bottling, the cedar and vanilla notes do a wonderful job framing the great black cherry fruit. It's full-bodied and lush, with enough richness and concentration that it doesn't show any heat. Special stuff.
About the producer
Mike Smith is one of Napa’s leading winemakers, crafting top-scoring wines for the likes of Quivet, PerChance, Kindred and Flora Springs. Myriad Cellars is his personal label, run with his wife Leah.