B Cellars

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.514 ratings
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Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Nathan Renfro

Second bottle of my ‘13s. This bottle much better than the first. Loaded with ripe blueberry and black raspberry. Great structure, minerality, plush silky mouthfeel. Nice long finish. In its prime.

Second bottle of my ‘13s. This bottle much better than the first. Loaded with ripe blueberry and black raspberry. Great structure, minerality, plush silky mouthfeel. Nice long finish. In its prime.

Feb 20th, 2024
Nathan Renfro

Lovely nose right at the bottle open. Surprisingly, it was at its best about 1.5 hour after open. Ripe fruit but far from dominant. Acidity is high, tannins soft but with a bite. Drinking well with nice finish. Dark fruit, blue and black, strong minerality. Honestly, I had high expectations because I love Dr Crane, this was great but didn’t quite meet them. Still, really good.

Lovely nose right at the bottle open. Surprisingly, it was at its best about 1.5 hour after open. Ripe fruit but far from dominant. Acidity is high, tannins soft but with a bite. Drinking well with nice finish. Dark fruit, blue and black, strong minerality. Honestly, I had high expectations because I love Dr Crane, this was great but didn’t quite meet them. Still, really good.

Nov 2nd, 2023
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2013 vintage. Sumptuous body. Richness without overt fruitiness. Restrained tannins. All finesse. Nothing brutish to be found here. Balanced and harmonious. Drinking great currently.

2013 vintage. Sumptuous body. Richness without overt fruitiness. Restrained tannins. All finesse. Nothing brutish to be found here. Balanced and harmonious. Drinking great currently.

Jun 30th, 2021
Eric L.

Really delicious!

Really delicious!

Feb 15th, 2020
Jason and Jennie

Tannin structure/finish is 👌

Tannin structure/finish is 👌

Mar 24th, 2018
Jeff Dunn

Really good

Really good

Feb 23rd, 2018
Paul H
9.6

This is an amazing glass of wine. Aromas of dark rich fruit is a hint of what is to come. This was decanted for hour. The lush blueberry, blackberries and touches of cassis, tobacco leaf and to me a hint of leather all could be found. This finished so nicely. This wine is a panty dropper for sure.

This is an amazing glass of wine. Aromas of dark rich fruit is a hint of what is to come. This was decanted for hour. The lush blueberry, blackberries and touches of cassis, tobacco leaf and to me a hint of leather all could be found. This finished so nicely. This wine is a panty dropper for sure.

Nov 5th, 2017
SH
10

Celebrating tonight. Paired with a meal from our junior chef.

Celebrating tonight. Paired with a meal from our junior chef.

Dec 29th, 2016
Eric L.

Really delicious and surprisingly approachable for a 2013. Fans out over every part of the palate and has an amazing finish.

Really delicious and surprisingly approachable for a 2013. Fans out over every part of the palate and has an amazing finish.

Dec 24th, 2016
Eric L.

Excellent fruit. Very open and approachable for a 2013.

Excellent fruit. Very open and approachable for a 2013.

Jul 20th, 2016