2019 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Shiverick Reserve Beckstoffer Las Piedras
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The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Shiverick Reserve takes the classicism of the "regular bottling" from this vineyard and turns the intensity up a notch (yet the alcohol down at the same time). Black cherries and hints of dark chocolate mark the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich and creamy without being overdone or heavy. This superb effort from winemaker Mike Smith retains a sense of balance and freshness, plus layers of soft, dusty tannins and awesome persistence on the finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiverick Reserve is a bit more aromatic and bright than the straight Las Piedras bottling. There is good depth to the red/purplish berry flavors. I find the vegetal aromatics awkward and not especially in character for a Cabernet that is so sumptuous in texture.
There are 75 cases of the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Las Piedras Vineyard Shiverick Reserve, which is a barrel selection from this great vineyard. More pure crème de cassis, scorched earth, crushed violets, and crushed stone as well as a wonderful floral, orange blossom character all emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied, with a lush, more unctuous texture, sweet tannins, and one heck of a gorgeous finish. This site produced some of the top wines in the vintage, and this is an incredible Cabernet to enjoy over the coming 20-25 years or so.