Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard
It is difficult not to be impressed by this extraordinary site. Stretching from the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains to Highway 29, To Kalon is arguably Napa Valley’s most famous vineyard. Originally planted in 1868 by early pioneer Hamilton Crabb, this Oakville property has a majestic quality that charms vintners and connoisseurs alike. It is a vineyard that inspires the few who have the privilege of sourcing fruit here to work with even greater precision to allow its purity to shine through. With a name that is aptly translated as “the highest beauty,” To Kalon embodies grace, power, and unapologetic confidence. The blocks from which we source are part of the 89 acres purchased by Beckstoffer Vineyards in 1993. Replanted in 1994 with modern trellising and closer vine spacing that nods to European tradition, the vines here must work harder as they compete with one another, bringing about smaller yields of tiny berries with intense fruit flavors. The wines we make from this pristine gravelly loam soil articulate luxurious aromatics and opulent texture. The profile of cassis and graphite is unmistakable, lending to the distinctive expression of a lauded provenance.
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Our 2019 The Magnificent Seven offers a spellbinding, explosive and complex perfume of spices, minerals, and layers upon layers of lush red and black berries. Super silky, refined tannins show perfect structure and symmetry against a symphony of rich and vibrant flavors. Utterly captivating, with a gentle sweetness woven throughout, the everlasting finish showcases the quality of this extraordinary vintage. Absolutely stunning.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
3 Barrels (75 cases) produced
Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
A blend of our finest barrels, the Magnificent Seven resembles a fantastical flavor prism, refracting all the delicious possibilities of Cabernet Sauvignon at once. A monumental wine offering a bouquet of wild berry preserves, molasses, and truffle while the palate adorns the senses with luscious black fruits, deftly balanced by a savor of field herbs, unsweetened cacao, and roasted meats.
– Martin R. Reyes MW
1 Barrel (25 cases) produced
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
The Magnificent Seven is a selection culled from the best expression of each of our single-vineyard blocks to produce the finest wine possible. The stunning result displays a preternatural ability to hold opposing flavors and contrasting veins of energy at once: decadent yet elegant, concentrated yet ethereal. The nuance of minerality and savor stands in delectable opposition to an almost barrel-sample-like youthfulness of fruit. The vital spirit of The Magnificent Seven blend strikes at the heart of what we dreamed of producing when it all began 15 years ago.
- Martin R. Reyes MW
1 Barrel (25 cases) produced
"A barrel sample, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnificent Seven gives a very deep inky purple-black color and youthfully mute nose of blueberry pie, blackberry compote and crème de cassis with hints of cider, fenugreek, menthol, licorice and yeast extract. Full-bodied, firm, taut and laden with earth and fresh black fruit layers, it is built like a brick house and, if the bottled wine lives up to this barrel blend, should give a lot of pleasure over the next 40+ years!"
98-100 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
It is difficult to find words to adequately describe the magic of The Magnificent Seven. After a strict declassification process, we use only the best juice from the heart of each block to compose this breathtaking rendition of our vineyards working in harmony with one another. Intellectual, complex, and incredibly concentrated, this is a wine of paradox and balance. Density, richness, and audacity are seamlessly interwoven with poise, finesse, and a sense of weightlessness that is mesmerizing. With such a limited quantity available, it is an experience to be cherished.
1 Barrel (25 cases) produced
"A blend of “the best of” Beckstoffer’s Las Piedras, Dr. Crane and To Kalon vineyards, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnificent Seven sports a deep garnet-purple color and rock star nose of crème de cassis, baked plums, plum pudding and mulberries with hints of Chinese five spice, menthol, dark chocolate and dusty soil. Full-bodied and jam packed with expressive black fruit voices, it fills the mouth with exotic spice and earthy accents, finishing with a grainy texture and bags of character. 25 cases only were made."
98+ Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
A super blend from the heart of our best blocks of some of Napa Valley's most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, including Becktoffer's To Kalon, Las Piedras & Dr. Crane. Showcases complexity, purity, pedigree, finesse and balance. Aged in 100% new french oak barrels, including Darnajou and Taransaud.
"Another wine from this boutique operation that flirts with perfection, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnificent Seven, comes from the seven best barrels in their cellars, and this one emanated from barrels from To Kalon, Dr. Crane and Las Piedras vineyard fruit. It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and as you might expect, is a massive wine with great length, beautiful purity, incredible intensity of blue, red and black fruits, licorice, graphite and toast. It is sensationally concentrated and a profound effort in this vintage. It is hard not to be impressed with what Vice Versa is doing."
99 Points - Robert M. Parker Jr. (Tasting Report 227, The Wine Advocate)
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Ultra-complex and boasting a serious demeanor, our 2019 Beckstoffer To Kalon is a star in the making. This dark toned wine is filled with red, black, and blue berries, cassis, black cherries, graphite, and allspice. Full bodied and rich, it offers beautiful sweetness, texture, balance, and structure. The exquisite, abundant, silky ripe tannins and fine acidity lead to a long, lingering, sublime finish.
12 Barrels (300 cases) produced
“Pure Napa Valley magic, as well as a perfect wine, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is all varietal and was raised 18 months in 75% new French oak, bottled with no fining. Insanely gorgeous crème de cassis, white flowers, incense, and spicy notes define the bulk of the bouquet, and it hits the palate with a full-bodied, powerful, yet weightless mouthfeel, perfect tannins, and just every single aspect in the right place. This is toe curling stuff that will knock your socks off any time over the coming two decades or more. Hats off to the team at Vice Versa and the Melka consulting team.”
100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Our 2018 Beckstoffer To Kalon exhibits everything we love about this site: power, finesse and tremendous complexity. Offering a dark, ripe and rich profile of blackberry, licorice, minerality, and tar, this refined, layered, and textural wine is full of panache. Its opulent and commanding personality is further accentuated by a vibrant attack, a generous mid palate, silky fine tannins, and a long, lingering finish.
7 Barrels (175 cases) produced
“Based on 100% Cabernet brought up in 75% new French oak, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon is another gem, ranking with the top wines of the vintage. More reserved aromatically, yet with sensational purity in its assorted dark fruits, espresso, violet, and flowery incense aromas, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a plush, opulent texture, building tannins, and a great, great finish. It’s no lightweight, yet it has a rare mix of power and elegance. This Grand Cru site in Oakville excelled in 2018, and this beauty is going to benefit from 2-4 years in the cellar and cruise for two decades.”
99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard charges out of the glass with bold notions of baked plums, warm cassis and blackberry pie, plus hints of camphor, dusty soil, Chinese five spice and garrigue. The palate is full-bodied and full-on concentrated, revealing powerful black fruit and exotic spice flavors with a plush texture and just enough freshness, finishing on a persistent anise note. Classic To Kalon."
97+ Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Robert Parker The Wine Advocate)
If, as they say, Cabernet is king, then Napa Valley is arguably the throne and To Kalon his scepter. It is not surprising that our love affair with this site continues unabated. Exhilarating tones of red and black fruits, rosehips, cherry blossom, eucalyptus and mineral unfold with nuances of chocolate, espresso bean, and spearmint. A mesmerizing, resplendent finish framed by a chiseled sophistication gives final light and substance to a worthy testament of the heritage earned by this world-class vineyard.
- Martin R. Reyes MW
3 Barrels (75 cases) produced
“More crème de cassis, incense, cigar, white flowers, tobacco, and toasted bread notes dominate the nose of the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon, and it's a deep, powerful, concentrated expression of To Kolan that's going to need time. Nevertheless, it's full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and a remarkable wine. Give bottles 2-4 years and it will evolve for 20+ years.”
97+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The hallowed vines from Beckstoffer To Kalon produced our most seductive wine in 2016. Exotically floral and perfumed, the glass offers a beguiling flavor medley of cherry blossom, loganberry, Mirabelle plum, and a charmed finish of crushed violet, maple sap, and allspice. Consistent with the finest hallmarks of what this iconic vineyard can deliver, the abundance of rich flavors is expertly contained by exquisite fine-grained tannins, providing a remarkable sense of confidence and grace through a sublime finish.
- Martin R. Reyes MW
6 Barrels (150 cases) produced
“Very deep inky-purple colored, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard (a barrel sample) knocks it out of the park with a bombastic black berry tart, plum preserves and blackcurrant cordial nose with hints of wild blueberries, baking spice, chocolate box and smoked meats. Full-bodied, rich and totally strutting its stuff, the palate features firm yet velvety tannins and a lively backbone supporting the generous, multilayered fruit, finishing with epic persistence.”
97-100 Points - Lisa Perotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Deep purple in color, the unmistakable aromatics of the To Kalon Vineyard reign here. Ripe cassis and graphite notes are most prevalent as they mingle with hints of allspice, dark chocolate, cedar, and red and black fruit. Velvety, rich, and pure to the core, this is a Cabernet of confidence and grace thanks to tannins that are fine, sinewy, and integrated throughout.
7 Barrels (175 cases) produced
“The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard displays a very deep purple-black color and is a little reticent at this youthful stage, with notes of freshly crushed blackberries, black currants and black plums with touches of Sichuan pepper, dried herbs, dusty soil and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied, very firm, pure and taut in the mouth, it offers a more restrained expression of this iconic vineyard with plenty of earthy/savory depth that should emerge impressively over the next 4-5+ years and drink for a further 30+ years. 175 cases were made.”
97+ Points - Lisa Perotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Deep purple. Dense, rich, pure, precise and concentrated, this To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon is high toned and offers aromas of cassis, graphite, white pepper & red flowers. Juicy and balanced on the palate with notes of cherries and dark chocolate covered macadamia nuts. The fine sweet tannins lead to a long, pliant and very silky finish.
"The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon to Kalon Vineyard is another amazing effort from this extraordinary site. Explosive fragrance of blue and black fruits, spring flowers, fruitcake, cedar wood and charcoal are followed by a dense, expansive and savory full-bodied wine with loads of spice, black fruits, and, again, the well-integrated tannins of this ripe vintage. Drink it over the next 20-25 years."
96-100 Points - Robert M. Parker Jr. (Tasting Report 227, The Wine Advocate)
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A new addition to our portfolio, this exhilarating blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon offers a seductive perfume of graphite, cassis, morrello cherries, wild blueberries, fine herbs, and rose petals. The palate boasts a silky-creamy texture bursting with perfectly ripe red and blue fruits, graphite, minerals, and a rich persistent finish. Zen and stunningly beautiful. Beatrix 2019 is our first expression of Cabernet Franc from this brilliant historic vineyard.
3 Barrels (75 cases) produced
“Deep purple, with a beautiful nose of flowers, coffee bean, chocolate, and both black and blue fruits, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Beatrix is full-bodied and offers some earthy, truffly nuances with air, followed by ultra-fine tannins, and just about perfect balance. The blend here is 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Cabernet Franc really leads, showing incredible finesse and elegance. This is a tiny production cuvée, but it’s flat-out gorgeous.”
97+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Beckstoffer Dr. Crane vineyard
Like To Kalon and Las Piedras, Dr. Crane is a true first growth vineyard of Napa Valley. Nestled unassumingly in the midst of a residential neighborhood in St. Helena, the gravelly loam soils that give life to these vines are steadfast and faithful. The site, which shares a Sulphur Creek alluvial fan with Las Piedras, has experienced the complete evolution of the wine industry from its inception to prohibition - when this land became home to St. Helena’s Chinatown - to its current state of acclaim. Beckstoffer Vineyards acquired the historic vineyard in 1997 and replanted the vines a year later. Everything it has seen, every story its soil has heard, is infused in the grapes that thrive here. We taste its wisdom and its pride as we are offered extraordinary dense, complex, and rich aromatics and flavors that, like the vineyard itself, maintain a graceful profile. However, it is always the floral notes spiked with minerality that speak to us the most.
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Our 2019 The Magnificent Seven offers a spellbinding, explosive and complex perfume of spices, minerals, and layers upon layers of lush red and black berries. Super silky, refined tannins show perfect structure and symmetry against a symphony of rich and vibrant flavors. Utterly captivating, with a gentle sweetness woven throughout, the everlasting finish showcases the quality of this extraordinary vintage. Absolutely stunning.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
3 Barrels (75 cases) produced
Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
A blend of our finest barrels, the Magnificent Seven resembles a fantastical flavor prism, refracting all the delicious possibilities of Cabernet Sauvignon at once. A monumental wine offering a bouquet of wild berry preserves, molasses, and truffle while the palate adorns the senses with luscious black fruits, deftly balanced by a savor of field herbs, unsweetened cacao, and roasted meats.
– Martin R. Reyes MW
1 Barrel (25 cases) produced
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
The Magnificent Seven is a selection culled from the best expression of each of our single-vineyard blocks to produce the finest wine possible. The stunning result displays a preternatural ability to hold opposing flavors and contrasting veins of energy at once: decadent yet elegant, concentrated yet ethereal. The nuance of minerality and savor stands in delectable opposition to an almost barrel-sample-like youthfulness of fruit. The vital spirit of The Magnificent Seven blend strikes at the heart of what we dreamed of producing when it all began 15 years ago.
- Martin R. Reyes MW
1 Barrel (25 cases) produced
"A barrel sample, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnificent Seven gives a very deep inky purple-black color and youthfully mute nose of blueberry pie, blackberry compote and crème de cassis with hints of cider, fenugreek, menthol, licorice and yeast extract. Full-bodied, firm, taut and laden with earth and fresh black fruit layers, it is built like a brick house and, if the bottled wine lives up to this barrel blend, should give a lot of pleasure over the next 40+ years!"
98-100 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
It is difficult to find words to adequately describe the magic of The Magnificent Seven. After a strict declassification process, we use only the best juice from the heart of each block to compose this breathtaking rendition of our vineyards working in harmony with one another. Intellectual, complex, and incredibly concentrated, this is a wine of paradox and balance. Density, richness, and audacity are seamlessly interwoven with poise, finesse, and a sense of weightlessness that is mesmerizing. With such a limited quantity available, it is an experience to be cherished.
1 Barrel (25 cases) produced
"A blend of “the best of” Beckstoffer’s Las Piedras, Dr. Crane and To Kalon vineyards, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnificent Seven sports a deep garnet-purple color and rock star nose of crème de cassis, baked plums, plum pudding and mulberries with hints of Chinese five spice, menthol, dark chocolate and dusty soil. Full-bodied and jam packed with expressive black fruit voices, it fills the mouth with exotic spice and earthy accents, finishing with a grainy texture and bags of character. 25 cases only were made."
98+ Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
A super blend from the heart of our best blocks of some of Napa Valley's most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, including Becktoffer's To Kalon, Las Piedras & Dr. Crane. Showcases complexity, purity, pedigree, finesse and balance. Aged in 100% new french oak barrels, including Darnajou and Taransaud.
"Another wine from this boutique operation that flirts with perfection, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnificent Seven, comes from the seven best barrels in their cellars, and this one emanated from barrels from To Kalon, Dr. Crane and Las Piedras vineyard fruit. It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and as you might expect, is a massive wine with great length, beautiful purity, incredible intensity of blue, red and black fruits, licorice, graphite and toast. It is sensationally concentrated and a profound effort in this vintage. It is hard not to be impressed with what Vice Versa is doing."
99 Points - Robert M. Parker Jr. (Tasting Report 227, The Wine Advocate)
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Our 2019 Beckstoffer Dr. Crane is strikingly dark and luscious with terrific verve and volume. This regal wine is replete with notes of blackberries, dark cherries, plum chutney, and violets that integrate seamlessly with toasted almonds, bittersweet chocolate, and game. Supported by an abundance of silky, refined tannins and a mouth-coating finesse, this brilliantly multi-layered and textural wine has a finish that simply won’t quit. Spectacular.
5 Barrels (125 cases) produced
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard just about jumps out of the glass with its huge nose of ripe currants, cassis, gravelly earth, rocky minerality, chocolate, and spring flowers. Deep, full-bodied, and concentrated on the palate, it shows more elegance and finesse than you’d expect given the nose, and the balance is spot on, it has pure, ripe tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. This beautiful, complete Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will benefit from short-term bottle age and evolve for 20-25 years."
98+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is a barrel sample with a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to release bold scents of baked blackcurrants, boysenberries and black cherry compote plus suggestions of garrigue, crushed rocks, tobacco leaf and lavender. Full-bodied, the palate has impressive energy with wonderfully vibrant black fruits and firm, exquisitely ripe tannins with bold freshness, finishing long with loads of floral and mineral sparks."
97-100 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Robert Parker The Wine Advocate)
This soaring, massive, and dense wine shows terrific intensity with rich ripe black and red berries, bittersweet chocolate, violets, gun powder, and game. It offers considerable tension and silky tannins while retaining a lightness of being through its persistent finish. A combination only found in the very best terroirs of the world.
5 Barrels (125 cases) produced
"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane is another heavenly wine from this estate. Coming from unquestionably one of the great terroirs in the valley, its dense purple color is followed by a blockbuster array of smoky blackcurrants, chocolate, smoke tobacco, violets, truffle, and damp earth. This rich, full-bodied, opulent Cabernet has a stacked, layered mid-palate, building, ripe tannins, no hard edges, and just flawless integration and balance. It already offers pleasure, yet do your best to hide bottles for 4-5 years. It should cruise in cold cellars for 2-3 decades."
100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard displays a deep purple-black color and an intense perfume of blueberry preserves, boysenberries, clove oil and blackcurrant pastilles, with underlying hints of Indian spices, sandalwood, tilled soil and forest floor. The densely packed, full-bodied palate explodes with black and blue fruit preserves flavors, accented by a whole array of exotic spices and incense sparks and framed with a solid line of grainy tannins, finishing with epic length and a lively lift. Decadently delicious."
99 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Robert Parker The Wine Advocate)
Always on the potent side of Cabernet Sauvignon, this vintage of Dr. Crane is audaciously exquisite. Aromas of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, autumnal leaves, and game introduce thrilling layers of flavor including blueberry tart, tobacco leaf, sautéed herbs, and nutmeg. Sustained with rocklike stability by the latticework structure of its signature terroir, this youthful, mighty bottling of Dr. Crane will reward additional bottle age as the intricate layers continue harmonizing over time.
2 Barrels (50 cases) produced
"Just a beast of a wine, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane is one of the top wines in the vintage and is an incredible, insanely good effort that comes close to what this estate achieved in 2016. Blackcurrants, tobacco, chocolate, gravelly earth, and graphite all emerge from this youthful, primordial wine that stays tight and compact on the palate yet just oozes potential. Structured, full-bodied, and locked and loaded, it needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will cruise for 25 years or more."
98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Our 2016 Beckstoffer Dr. Crane remains true to the unflinching and potent character of this special site. A striking personality replete with black and red currants, violet, plum chutney, and bittersweet chocolate is supported by a firm foundation of seductive, dusty tannins and a mouth-coating texture. A 30 minute decant reveals an additional expanse of savory-sweet herbs, torrefaction, and mocha accents to deliver a deeply gratifying, long-lasting finish.
- Martin R. Reyes MW
4 Barrels (100 cases) produced
"Very deep inky-black colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard (a barrel sample) simply sings with exuberant black currant cordial and warm black plum notes over nuances of spice cake, violets, cloves and fertile loam with wafts of cedar and Marmite toast. Medium to full-bodied with a firm yet very fine, silt-like texture, the generous fruit is beautifully offset by tons of vibrancy, finishing long."
97-99 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Intensely aromatic, this wine layers scents of ripe dark berries, spices, licorice, and chocolate. Despite its incredible weight and density, an abundance of fine, silky tannin integrates seamlessly, adding a seductive mouthfeel that finishes with a lift.
"Very deep inky black colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard delivers wonderfully pure, sexy black and red cherry notes over a core of red currants, fertile soil, pencil lead and tobacco plus a waft of cedar chest. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with earth, savory and red/black fruit flavors, supported by ripe, fine-grained tannins and beautiful vivacity, finishing long and minerally. 75 cases were made."
99 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Dark ruby. This rich, concentrated and pure Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of dark chocolate, dark berries and purple wild flowers. The palate is pure, balanced and focused. Layers of ripe berries, sage, rosemary, dark chocolate, and fine sweet tannins lead to a long silky finish.
"One of the true first-growth vineyards of Napa is undoubtedly the Dr. Crane Vineyard, and the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard, which spent 20 months in 100% new French oak, flirts with perfection. Crushed rocks, forest floor, blueberry liqueur and white flowers jump from the glass of this dense bluish/purple wine. The wine has great fruit on the attack, midpalate, and finished magnificently with a good 50-second lingering aftertaste. Tannins are pure as silk, which is so much a hallmark of this vintage."
98 Points - Robert M. Parker Jr. (Tasting Report 227, The Wine Advocate)
Beckstoffer Las Piedras vineyard
Dark and brooding wines hail from the Beckstoffer Las Piedras vineyard. Crouched against the base of Spring Mountain, this 25 acre plot is a foreboding sight of renegade rocks spilled into an alluvial fan on the outskirts of town. Its name means tiny pebbles, referring to its notable gravelly loam and river wash soil that provides support for roots, fast drainage, and naturally low yields. A heritage vineyard that can be traced back to the Mexican land grants, Las Piedras was first planted in the 1840s after General Vallejo gave the property as a wedding gift to Edward Bale and his new wife. It was the first vineyard planted in what is now designated as the St. Helena AVA. The Beckstoffer family added it to their portfolio in 1983, planting it to two clones of Cabernet Sauvignon. Rockier than any other site we work with, the wines we produce from these grapes have a mineral-driven profile that is layered throughout the depth of rich, concentrated fruit. Our vines are located in the D2 Block planted to Clone 4 on 110R rootstock.
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Our 2019 The Magnificent Seven offers a spellbinding, explosive and complex perfume of spices, minerals, and layers upon layers of lush red and black berries. Super silky, refined tannins show perfect structure and symmetry against a symphony of rich and vibrant flavors. Utterly captivating, with a gentle sweetness woven throughout, the everlasting finish showcases the quality of this extraordinary vintage. Absolutely stunning.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
3 Barrels (75 cases) produced
Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
A blend of our finest barrels, the Magnificent Seven resembles a fantastical flavor prism, refracting all the delicious possibilities of Cabernet Sauvignon at once. A monumental wine offering a bouquet of wild berry preserves, molasses, and truffle while the palate adorns the senses with luscious black fruits, deftly balanced by a savor of field herbs, unsweetened cacao, and roasted meats.
– Martin R. Reyes MW
1 Barrel (25 cases) produced
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
The Magnificent Seven is a selection culled from the best expression of each of our single-vineyard blocks to produce the finest wine possible. The stunning result displays a preternatural ability to hold opposing flavors and contrasting veins of energy at once: decadent yet elegant, concentrated yet ethereal. The nuance of minerality and savor stands in delectable opposition to an almost barrel-sample-like youthfulness of fruit. The vital spirit of The Magnificent Seven blend strikes at the heart of what we dreamed of producing when it all began 15 years ago.
- Martin R. Reyes MW
1 Barrel (25 cases) produced
"A barrel sample, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnificent Seven gives a very deep inky purple-black color and youthfully mute nose of blueberry pie, blackberry compote and crème de cassis with hints of cider, fenugreek, menthol, licorice and yeast extract. Full-bodied, firm, taut and laden with earth and fresh black fruit layers, it is built like a brick house and, if the bottled wine lives up to this barrel blend, should give a lot of pleasure over the next 40+ years!"
98-100 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
It is difficult to find words to adequately describe the magic of The Magnificent Seven. After a strict declassification process, we use only the best juice from the heart of each block to compose this breathtaking rendition of our vineyards working in harmony with one another. Intellectual, complex, and incredibly concentrated, this is a wine of paradox and balance. Density, richness, and audacity are seamlessly interwoven with poise, finesse, and a sense of weightlessness that is mesmerizing. With such a limited quantity available, it is an experience to be cherished.
1 Barrel (25 cases) produced
"A blend of “the best of” Beckstoffer’s Las Piedras, Dr. Crane and To Kalon vineyards, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnificent Seven sports a deep garnet-purple color and rock star nose of crème de cassis, baked plums, plum pudding and mulberries with hints of Chinese five spice, menthol, dark chocolate and dusty soil. Full-bodied and jam packed with expressive black fruit voices, it fills the mouth with exotic spice and earthy accents, finishing with a grainy texture and bags of character. 25 cases only were made."
98+ Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Inspired by two cultural masterpieces, Akira Kurosawa's 1954 epic film "Seven Samurai" and The Clash's 1980 punk classic "Magnificent Seven", which is widely considered to be a precursor to the hip-hop musical genre. A tribute to art, culture, collaboration and hard work.
Label design by Richard Von Saal.
A super blend from the heart of our best blocks of some of Napa Valley's most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, including Becktoffer's To Kalon, Las Piedras & Dr. Crane. Showcases complexity, purity, pedigree, finesse and balance. Aged in 100% new french oak barrels, including Darnajou and Taransaud.
"Another wine from this boutique operation that flirts with perfection, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnificent Seven, comes from the seven best barrels in their cellars, and this one emanated from barrels from To Kalon, Dr. Crane and Las Piedras vineyard fruit. It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and as you might expect, is a massive wine with great length, beautiful purity, incredible intensity of blue, red and black fruits, licorice, graphite and toast. It is sensationally concentrated and a profound effort in this vintage. It is hard not to be impressed with what Vice Versa is doing."
99 Points - Robert M. Parker Jr. (Tasting Report 227, The Wine Advocate)
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Beguiling scents of wild red and black berries, stone, and dark chocolate soar from the glass. This exceedingly expressive perfume is further amplified by a striking mineral profile with baking spice, crème de cassis, and ripe fine-grained tannins. Beautiful acidity provides balance and lift to this full bodied, juicy, and layered wine, leading it to a luxurious long and refined finish. A truly brilliant vintage for Beckstoffer Las Piedras.
12 Barrels (300 cases) produced
“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is similarly incredibly expressive, offering more red and black fruits as well as notes of gravelly earth, flowers, chocolate, and some obvious minerality. Las Piedras always tends to produce a slightly more elegant, finesse-driven wine compared to the more powerful Dr. Crane releases, and you certainly see that here. It’s full-bodied, pure, seamless, and just perfectly balanced. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 18 months in 90% new French oak, this is a thrill a second and should keep for 20-25 years.
99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The 2018 Beckstoffer Las Piedras fills the glass with dramatic scents of floral, cherry, wild berry, and stony nuances. The intense and complex perfume is amplified by a strikingly beautiful mineral and cherry liqueur profile with ripe tannins and fine acidity. The wine is layered, creating a multidimensional texture and elongated finish. A stunning example of what this alluvial site can deliver in the best vintages.
12 Barrels (300 cases) produced
“There are 12 barrels of the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras, which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in 90% new French oak. Dense purple/blue-colored, it has an extraordinary bouquet of crème de cassis, black raspberries, crushed flowers, candied violets, and loamy, rocky earth-like nuances. Massively textured, full-bodied, opulent, and seamless on the palate, this monster of a wine is just about pure perfection in a glass."
99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The normally brooding Las Piedras possesses a distinctly exuberant personality in this vintage. It dazzles with heady, exotic aromas of rose petals, boysenberry, and red currant confection bordered by a haunting, stony earthiness. The palate immediately conveys gorgeous flavors of damson plum, cherry liqueur, and marzipan while finishing on a silky, curvaceous note. This version of Las Piedras enchants and seduces with haute couture-like texture and beauty.
- Martin R. Reyes MW
4 Barrels (100 cases) produced
“The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras comes from a rocky vineyard that normally yields a more elegant, floral wine compared to the Dr. Crane Vineyard, which is just a stone’s throw away. Deep purple-hued with notes of blackcurrants, toasted spice, flowery incense, and cigar tobacco, this rock star of a wine hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a lush, opulent texture, ripe tannins, and a great, great finish.”
95+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The penetrating, glass-staining ruby hue is matched only by the pronounced, extracted character of this formidable wine. An evocative array of blackberry, dark chocolate, cedar, crushed rocks and molasses provides a thrilling allure in the glass while appropriately dense tannins contribute to its sophistication. A long decant increases the amplitude and verve of this already-broad-shouldered wine.
- Martin R. Reyes MW
6 Barrels (150 cases) produced
“A barrel sample, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Las Piedras Vineyard gives a very deep purple-black color and amazingly intense nose of blackcurrants, blackberry pie and blueberry compote with hints of star anise, Sichuan pepper and charcuterie with touches of pencil shavings and tobacco. Full-bodied, very firm and taut in the mouth, the muscular fruit offers glimpses at wonderful earth, black fruit and savory layers with a long, mineral-laced finish.”
97-99 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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Rich, dark and brooding aromatics of ripe blackberries, minerals and scorched earth seduce the senses. Savory flavors; a dense, textured core; and admirable dimension fill the palate while layers of minerality weave themselves throughout. This vintage produced a wine that is decadent, delicious, and persistent on the finish.
5 Barrels (125 cases) produced
“Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Las Piedras Vineyard is opulently scented of Indian spices, incense and black pepper with a core of warm cassis, black cherry pie and blueberry compote plus wafts of licorice and underbrush. Full-bodied, rich and powerfully played in the mouth, the palate maintains gorgeous freshness and purity with a firm tannic frame and a compelling savory character on the long finish. 125 cases were made.”
98 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Tasting Report 234, The Wine Advocate)
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This rich and concentrated cabernet sauvignon captures the essence of this exceptional vintage and vineyard perfectly. Aromas of blue and black ripe berries, blue flowers, graphite and bouquet garni emanate gracefully from the glass. Great depth on the rich and creamy palate where layers of ripe berries, dark chocolate, minerals and fine sweet tannins lead to a long silky finish.
"The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Las Piedras Vineyard shows great minerality, wonderful black raspberry and blackcurrant fruit, a sumptuous full-bodied mouthfeel, light tannin, low acidity and a fleshy, long finish. This wine spent 20 months in 100% new French oak, but you would never know it from smelling and tasting this wine. Drink now-2038."
96 Points - Robert Parker (Tasting Report 227, The Wine Advocate)
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Beckstoffer GIII vineyard
The historic Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard in Rutherford was partially planted in 1895 by Mrs Thomas Rutherford. It was purchased and fully developed by Georges de Latour in 1928 for Beaulieu Vineyards whose legendary winemaker, Andre Tchelistcheff, crafted brilliant wines from this vineyard and established its glowing reputation. Purchased by Beckstoffer Vineyards in 1988, the vineyard has since been replanted using new Cabernet Sauvignon clones with tighter spacing and advanced trellising systems.
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Our 2019 Beckstoffer Georges III wears its famed Rutherford roots with panache, showcasing a rich, multilayered and luxurious personality. Scents of crème de cassis, mocha, tobacco leaf, fine herbs, cedar, and violets soar from the glass. The palate pushes the experience even higher with layers of creamy ripe black and red berries, chocolate, herbs, and a stunning core of ripe fine silky tannins and acidity. Similarly to our other 2019's, this wine has all the stuffing to age gracefully for decades, yet it is so delicious and approachable now. Why wait?
7 Barrels (175 cases) produced
“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard comes from deeper, well-drained soils in the A1A Block of this larger vineyard, from 30+-year-old vines. It has wonderful purity and balance as well as full-bodied aromas and flavors of red and black fruits, new leather, savory herbs, and hints of coffee beans. It’s silky, has ripe, polished tannins, and is just a classic, impressive 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon to enjoy over the coming two decades.”
96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Our first vintage of this historic site showcases a vivacious, rich, and multifaceted personality that offers lavish aromatics of mocha, ripe red and black berries, and savory notes of mountain herbs, sage, gravelly loam, and French oak spices. While it is incredibly regal now, the layers, powerful mid-palate, acidity, and abundant silky ripe tannins foretell a generous life when cellared.
10 Barrels (250 cases) produced
Steltzner vineyard
The site was chosen by Richard Steltzner as ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon after tasting the quality of neighbor Nathan Fays homemade Cabernet Sauvignon in the early 1960’s. Planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1964, the grapes were originally sold to various wineries and neighbors. The famed 1972 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon, a winner at the Judgment of Paris tasting, as well as the first release of Joseph Phelps Insignia all were crafted from grapes grown on the Estate. Meticulous farming by Jim Barbour combined with mature vineyards, provide amazing quality of fruit. Situated on the Eastern side of Napa Valley, at the base of the Stags Leap Palisades, the fruit grown on this is truly remarkable vineyard site benefits from the gentle slope and elevation, unique soils and cool breezes from the San Pablo Bay. Resulting wines show an extraordinary mix of intensity, silkiness, power and grace.
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Our 2019 Steltzner Old Vines is dark, concentrated, full-bodied, luxurious, and loaded with notes of blackberry liqueur, raspberries, blueberries, tobacco leaf, bay laurel and iron. The old vines are quite noticeable, especially on the palate, which is richly textured, concentrated, seamless, persistent, and bursting with intensity. A "Grand Vin" by any measure.
6.7 Barrels (168 cases) produced
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Steltzner Old Vines, which is from the Stags Leap District, offers more red and blue fruits, with a cooler vibe in its floral, spicy aromas and flavors. It too is full-bodied, ultra-pure, refined, and elegant. It’s another brilliant wine."
98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The historic pedigree of these old vines is palpable in this opulent and concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a gorgeous rendition that is filled to the brim with notes of blackberries, violets, and bay laurel that are laced with a flint-like minerality. Strikingly deep, complex, and structured, with a long finish, this is a brooding, powerful, and muscular wine that will prove to be very long lived. This exceptional site, located at the feet of the Palisades in Stag’s Leap District, was originally planted by Dick Steltzner in the mid-60’s. Our 45-year-old F block vines were the core of the 1972 Clos du Val which placed in the historic Paris Tasting of 1976. Older vines produce fewer berries that are smaller in size but have terrific intensity, structure, depth, complexity, concentration, and color.
4 Barrels (100 cases) produced
"A new cuvée from this team, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Steltzner Old Vines comes from vines planted in 1981, and there are a scant 100 cases produced. It’s a textbook example of this great vintage, offering loads of tobacco, white flowers, and leafy herbs, full-bodied richness, loads of blueberry and cassis fruits, and a rich, opulent, sexy style that’s rare to find in the vintage. Made from 100% Cabernet aged 18 months in 75% new barrels, enjoy this classic Napa Valley red any time over the coming 20+ years."
98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Introducing our inaugural Steltzner vineyard designate, which embodies the axiom that exceptional Cabernet sites not only deliver jaw-dropping pleasure, but also imprint indelible accents of their origin in the glass. This is a handsome, graceful wine draped with raspberry, violet, bay laurel and laced with a flint-like minerality and verve. A brilliant illustration of the marginally cooler Stags Leap District, our Stelztner bottling concludes with measured hints of cedar and graphite outlined by an alluring finesse.
– Martin R. Reyes MW
4 Barrels (100 cases) produced
Ecotone vineyard
Nestled in the steep hillside between Howell Mountain and Saint Helena, this 30 year old vineyard planted on white volcanic tufa, is an absolute jewel. Planted and meticulously farmed by viticulturist extraordinaire David Abreu, this vineyard is the birthplace of several brilliant Napa Valley wines, including Abreu Thorevilos and Colgin Cariad. Fruit from this site show extraordinary richness, intensity, depth, ultra fine tannins and minerality.
Our first vintage of Mysterons is an exhilarating encounter with seduction, distinction, and opulence. The class and panache of its exceptional hillside roots are unmistakable. Chewy, super fine tannins elevate the experience of this full bodied, juicy, and round wine. Minerals, red fruit, and spice intermingle with forest floor, dark oak and bacon for an alluring dance of flavor that finishes with a long, slow elegance.
12 Barrels (300 cases) produced
“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Mysterons is blend of the single vineyards that saw 18 months in new barrels. It’s another remarkable, borderline perfect wine that has an incredible nose of both red and black fruits as well as new leather, incense, espresso, and floral nuances. It’s a full-bodied, rich mouthful of a wine on the palate, yet it’s amazingly graceful, light on its feet, and balanced. It shows more and more structure and tannins with time in the glass and will benefit from at least 4-5 years of bottle age, but if you can hold it that long, you have more willpower than I do.”
98+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Platt vineyard
Sitting high above the morning fog, at an altitude of 800 ft on a ridge line near the Pacific Ocean, Platt is one of the coolest sites on the coast and is renowned for the extraordinary quality of its Pinot Noir & Chardonnay. The vines produce very small crops of intense fruit at very low sugar levels. We are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with this vineyard as we believe that it is one of the few true Grand Cru sites in California.
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An ethereal perfume of lemon cream, minerals, white flowers, asian pear, quince, and herbs jumps from the glass. So pure, elegant, refined, seamless, fresh, and lively on the palate, with flavors of Meyer lemon, herbs, and minerals. Like listening to Maria Callas singing Puccini's "Un Bel Di Vedremo", this graceful and passionate wine will fill you with emotion. You may even shed a tear.
4.9 Barrels (122 cases) produced
"There are only three barrels of the 2019 Chardonnay Platt Vineyard, a brilliant, pure, salty, mineral-laced Chardonnay offering subtle citrus and tropical fruits, bright acidity, medium body, and a great finish. It really shows its Sonoma Coast origin on the finish with this salinity, mineral, rocky character that keeps you coming back to the glass. It’s beautifully done."
97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Stunningly fresh and pure, our 2018 Platt Vineyard Chardonnay mesmerizes with aromas of lemon cream, flint, white flowers, and pear. Intense and lively flavors of lemon tart, herbs, and minerals grace the palate with a sophistication, depth, vibrancy, and freshness that is distinctive of this site. Our third edition of this wine further convinces me that Platt Vineyard is one of the greatest vineyards in America. Absolutely breathtaking.
8 Barrels (200 cases) produced
"The 2018 Chardonnay Platt Vineyard charges out of the gate with vibrant notions of fresh grapefruit, lemon tart and green mango with hints of orange blossoms, freshly shaved ginger, coriander seed, sea spray and yuzu plus a waft of toasted almonds. The medium to full-bodied palate offers amazing intensity with layers of citrus, tropical and stone fruits accented by exotic spices, featuring a racy line of freshness and finishing long and mineral laced. Boy, oh, boy—that's good!"
97 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Robert Parker The Wine Advocate)
Fragrant notes of ripe tree fruits, lemon preserve, lanolin, flint and light cream transition into inviting tastes of apple tart, ghee, and candied ginger balanced by an appetizing, tangy bitterness. Just two years after joining our stable, the superlative Platt Vineyard has already carved out a special place among its cohorts.
– Martin R. Reyes MW
5 Barrels (125 cases) produced
Sleeping Lady vineyard
The Sleeping Lady Vineyard rests against the western hills, just south of the town of Yountville. It is named after the silhouette that the unique ridge line of the Mayacamas Moutains just above the vineyard makes against the skyline. The reclining lady’s flowing hair and limbs actually mark the alluvial fans that have deposited perfectly balanced loam soils at the site, along with plenty of gravel and rock, providing excellent drainage. The terroir at Sleeping Lady is exceptionally well suited to producing ultra high quality Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit quality here is exceptional, beautifully structured, refined and elegant.
Our wines are meticulously crafted with fruit from some of Napa Valley's most celebrated vineyards:
