2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
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From a low-yielding vineyard block planted to clone 6, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard nicely captures the essence of St. Helena's warmth and ripeness, reaching deep into the dark-berry spectrum and evoking hints of black cherries and cassis. The fruit comes through strongly, easily absorbing the abundant new oak used in the élevage. It's full-bodied, supple and even slightly creamy textured across the mid-palate, then simultaneously softly dusty and mouthwatering on the lingering finish.
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Cassis, blue fruits, violets, and a Haut-Brion-like scorched earth/fireplace character emerge from the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard, an incredibly majestic, full-bodied, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon from Sam Kaplan. Deep, rich, expansive, yet ultra-pure and elegant, it has perfect tannins and flawless balance, with the class to drink well even today yet evolve for upwards of 30 years. This is a Napa legend in the making.