2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras
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A rich, unctuous wine, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard possesses magnificent richness and depth. Today, the 2012 is quite open and opulent, in the classic style for the year. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice, mocha and new leather are all pushed forward in a sexy, voluptuous wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. This is a classic 2012 with plenty of near and medium term appeal.
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Well integrated, polished and savoury. There seems to be a strong theme running through all the 10, 11 and 12 vintages of this wine. Very refined. (JR)
One of the highlights in this range, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is fabulous. An exotic melange of blue/black fruit, graphite, smoke, new leather and cloves meld together in a complex, structured Cabernet endowed with superb pedigree, class and site-specific character. This pebbly site in St. Helena often confers verticality and structure. Those are exactly the qualities that come through most decisively, while the radiance of the vintage lies a bit in the background, at least today.
Of the three Beckstoffer Vineyards, it’s pretty much a joyride as to which one readers may prefer. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard of St. Helena is a knockout: a broad, opulent, round Cabernet fruitbomb with lots of cassis, incense, and blackberry. The wine is full-bodied, generously endowed with terrific purity, texture and length. This is a star and, believe it or not, it’s come in well under 15% natural alcohol. This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for 15 or more years.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.