mocha oak (mostly French
A densely fruited nose speaks of red and dark currant aromas that are laced with warm earth hints
This is a wine that could actually be enjoyed young though I would advise holding it for another 5 to 7 years first
but all the components are in the right proportions
Like several wines in the range this is not especially complex at present but my projected range offers the benefit of the doubt that much more will develop with time in bottle
Realm Cellars, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Vintage:2010 mocha oak (mostly FrenchMade from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard does not disappoint. Deep garnet purple colored, it flies out of the glass with gregarious scents of black cherries, blueberries and boysenberries plus hints of potpourri, sandalwood, Chinese five spice, cast iron pan and fragrant earth. Characteristically full bodied, rich and full on seductive, the palate is packed with generous, perfumed black fruits,