Myriad Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvigon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2015
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From the B Block of Andy Beckstoffer’s storied Dr. Crane Vineyard, one of Napa Valley’s greatest terroirs, this wine’s brooding aromas of anise, clove, dark chocolate and savory forest floor mingle with notes of ripe black cherry, red currant, graphite and a distinct signature minerality. Evoking magnificent entry antics, this structured, rich and intense Napa Valley Cabernet explodes across the mid pallet. Mike Smith’s signature vibrancy and long, multidimensional finish bring this wine to perfection. Aged 20 months in a combination of Darnajou, Taransaud, Marcel Cadet and Sylvain French Oak barrels, 100% new. Age 2-20 years
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 175-case 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard checks in as 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (aged all in new oak) that offers that classic, earthy, darker style that seems to be the hallmark of this incredible site. Black licorice, darker fruits, scorched earth, leafy herbs and tobacco all give way to a full-bodied, unctuous, concentrated beauty that shines for its purity, depth and texture. It’s a brilliant example of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to enjoy over the coming 20-25 years.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Deep purple-black with a baked blackberries and black forest cake-scented nose plus hints of licorice, tar and dried sage, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is full, generous and spicy in the mouth with lovely, ripe tannins and great length.
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A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.
St. Helena is in the heart of the Napa Valley, nestled between Calistoga to the north and Rutherford on its southern border. On its western side, the Mayacamas Mountains guard it from the cooling effects of the Pacific Ocean; to its east stand the Vaca Mountains. In conjunction, these mountain ranges serve to lock in summer daytime heat. But in the evening, cool air from the San Pablo Bay funnels up through the valley, creating very chilly nights. It isn’t uncommon for temperatures to drop 50 degrees, a shift that promotes a balance of sugar ripeness and acidity in wine grapes.
St. Helena contains a plethora of different soil types in a small area, which have been enhanced over centuries by rain runoff from both mountain ranges. Its vineyards cover a variety of terrain, spreading across the bucolic valley floor and its benchlands.
These ideal topographic and climatic growing conditions easily caught the attention of early winemaking pioneers. In fact, St. Helena is the birthplace of Napa Valley’s commercial wine industry. Dr. Crane founded his cellar in 1859, David Fulton in 1860 and Charles Krug in 1861.
Today there are no less than 400 separate vineyards planted within the 12,000 acres that make up the St. Helena appellation.
Revered most for its red wines based on Bordeaux varieties, namely Cabernet Sauvignon, the St. Helena appellation is also a source of superior Syrah, Zinfandel and Sauvignon blanc.