2015 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Empyrean Beckstoffer George III Vineyard
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The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Empyream emerges from some of the best blocks in this highly regarded Rutherford site. An exotic, full-throttle Cabernet, the Empyream dazzles from start to finish. The super-ripe black cherry, smoke, leather, plum and espresso flavors are all given an extra kick of textural volume and depth. In 2015, the Empyream captures the best of the Myriad house style.
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A new cuvee that's a three-barrel selection chosen for their elegance and purity, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Empyrean offers a seamless, ethereal texture that's just a joy to drink. Cassis, black cherries, graphite, vanilla and flower notes give way to a full-bodied effort that has gorgeous tannin quality and a great finish. It's the balance and purity that sets this apart, and while terrific today, it will be even better in 3-5 years and shine for two decades or more. Winemaker Mike Smith releases a bevy of both Syrah and Bordeaux blends under his Myriad label. He’s hit a home run in both 2015 and 2016, and these wines need to be on any wine lover’s radar.
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Empyrean is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard. It has an inky purple-black color with a nose of crème de cassis, blueberry pie and mocha with hints of cedar, fragrant earth, violets and crushed rocks. Full, concentrated, firm and muscular in the mouth, it has grainy tannins and finishes lively, long and earthy.
About the producer
Mike Smith is one of Napa’s leading winemakers, crafting top-scoring wines for the likes of Quivet, PerChance, Kindred and Flora Springs. Myriad Cellars is his personal label, run with his wife Leah.