Beckman Estate
Beaulieu Vineyard
Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1977
Birth year wine for a very good friend acquired from the irrepressible @Matthew Beckman still a lot of depth and density, solid structure and lots of red currant, grilled herbs, menthol and cedar. Pop and pour with confidence. — 7 years ago
Jacques Selosse
Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay
My first Selosse, with thanks to @Matthew Beckman. Excellent. #RememberingAlecWhite — 7 years ago
Beckman Vineyards
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
A powerfully dense wine with dried black fruit characteristics plus a solid dose of vanilla and baking spice. A great lamb companion. — 8 years ago
Mayacamas Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1984
Anniversary wine. Thank you to Mrs A for 32 great years and cheers to 32 more. 🍷Base neck fill, but after removing foil saw that this had seeped just a bit. Cork disintegrated and server couldn't save it even with the Ah So I gave him. Strained into decanter. Acid s bit out of balance to start, but fleshed out nicely in about 45 min. Nice cigar box nose and very good with steaks. Thanks to @Matthew Beckman for not completely cornering the market on older Mayacamas and allowing me to snag at least one bottle on line. 🙏 — 8 years ago
Didier Dagueneau
Pur Sang Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 1993
(Catching up from 6/23 - JB’s Pig Roast) what a great treat from @Matthew Beckman. Didn’t immediately recognize this as a Pur Sang based on the old label A bit of funky cabbage on the nose to start, but this was amazingly in tact for a nearly 25 year old Sauv Blanc. Wow. — 6 years ago
Martin Ray
California Cabernet Sauvignon 1970
I enjoyed this more than our host. Nice slice of Cali Cab history from @Matthew Beckman. — 7 years ago
Beckman Vineyards
Estate Syrah
had the 2013. toast, fruit, nutty — 7 years ago
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1970
This wine was as old or older than most in the group (other than me), but still showing well. Thank you @Matthew Beckman. #RememberingAlecWhite — 7 years ago
Weingut Keller
Limestone Kabinett Rheinhessen Riesling 2015
Clear, stony, metallic anjou pears. A good wine friend died last night in Paris. He was a dependable member of our San Diego tasting group visiting his first grandchild and we are struggling with our collective loss. @Alec White loved Bordeaux, good cheese and #sauternes. Hug your kids and your parents this week. @Dan Blackwell @Vickie Beuerle @Max Kogod @Matthew Beckman @Bill Bender @Steve Anderson @Jason Berry @Michael Meyer — 7 years ago
Weingut Karl Nitzling
Hattenheimer Rothenberg Beerenauslese Riesling
Astounding integrity and verve at 50! Oily hazelnut on the nose, golden amber in the glass. Viscous petrol, almond and burnt honey. Such a treat! Sourced from Hart Davis Hart, extracted with panache by @Matthew Beckman and graciously paired with tasty apricot cobbler by @romo who said it was still rock solid on day zwei — 8 years ago
Montevertine
Le Pergole Torte Sangiovese 1999
Flight 2 WOTF. Gorgeous Sangiovese. Thanks @Matthew Beckman — 9 years ago
Domaine Coche-Dury (J.F. Coche Dury)
Les Vaumuriens Pommard Pinot Noir 2011
My maiden voyage with Coche-Dury Rouge. This was all kinds of pure and fresh with an admirable brawny, ripe and chewy mouthfeel. Ruby red and black cherries, rich soil and substantial tingly length. Balanced through and through. Will only get better. Thank you @Matthew Beckman — 6 years ago
Sonoma Vineyards
Alexander's Crown Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon 1977
Gifted about two months ago by @Matthew Beckman, with a requirement that I report back when opened. Thought about opening over the holidays, but with the "Selected for the 1981 Presidential Inauguration" band , how could I not wait until Jan 20th? Condition was outstanding with a fill just into the neck. Cork was a little soft, but came out intact with barely any wine incursion. Color was medium ruby red and quite clear. Nose was a just bit bretty to start, but some cedar and tobacco came through in time, then more of a green pepper note. Not much fruit left, but a very good showing for a 39 year old Sonoma Cab. Label indicates 100% Cab, 13.2% ABV, and of course Rodney Strong as winemaker. Thanks Matt! 🍷 — 7 years ago
Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken
Saarburger Rausch Eiswein Riesling 1985
Extremely dark, but still gorgeous. Thank you@Matthew Beckman. — 8 years ago
Clos du Val Wine Co.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
What a QPR. Opened up significantly on 2nd and 3rd night. Thanks @Matthew Beckman for recommendation — 8 years ago
Fontanella Family Wines
Mt. Veeder Chardonnay 2013
@Matthew Beckman thanks for the intro! This is perfect for the hot weather. — 9 years ago
Bill Bender
It’s been called “the greatest wine you’ve never heard of” or a true “unicorn” wine but is inarguably an under the radar California legend. In the early 2000’s it ran away with the title at a CA recreation of the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Google the wine and learn a little about Mario Gemello and this vintage in particular. Fun stuff. This was over the hill IMO but gets a 90 for coolness factor alone. From the master of the Durand @Matthew Beckman — 5 years ago