2018 Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
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From one of the greatest terroirs in Napa Valley, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard shows the classic power and richness of the vineyard as well as a Bordeaux-like bouquet of cassis, tobacco, damp earth, spice, and spring flowers. Flawless on the palate, with full-bodied richness and building, ultra-fine tannins, it has incredible purity of fruit, no hard edges, and is just pure Napa Valley magic.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is a classic wine from this St. Helena site. Bright and punchy, the 2018 opens with striking aromatic intensity. A rush of inky red/purplish fruit, rose petal, lavender, mint, mocha and sweet spice builds as this mid-weight, racy Cabernet shows off all of its appeal. The 2018 is classy and impeccably balanced from start to finish.
Sporting a deep garnet-purple color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard is a little youthfully mute at this stage, requiring a bit of swirling to reveal delicate notes of Morello cherries, crushed blackcurrants and fresh blackberries plus suggestions of rusty nails, Indian spices, unsmoked cigars and cedar. The full-bodied palate delivers stylish, impactful black fruit and exotic spice layers, supported by ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on that signature, lingering mineral note. Very classy.