Realm Cellars

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.318 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
St. Helena, 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
Shawn R

Still has a lot of life left.

Still has a lot of life left.

Jan 3rd, 2018
Bill Bender

5 hour decant. Iโ€™ve had a very tough time getting along with โ€˜09 Napa Cabs, finding most to be quite tannic, dumb and lacking any kind of expression. This Dr. Crane suffered from none of that. From the perfumed nose of Asian spice and significant depth and purity of fruit to the black cherry, chocolate covered expresso beans and red cedar taste profile, this is very ready now but itโ€™s still clearly on the rise....and yes that is a Halloween ๐ŸŽƒ decoration on my fat lady sculpture

5 hour decant. Iโ€™ve had a very tough time getting along with โ€˜09 Napa Cabs, finding most to be quite tannic, dumb and lacking any kind of expression. This Dr. Crane suffered from none of that. From the perfumed nose of Asian spice and significant depth and purity of fruit to the black cherry, chocolate covered expresso beans and red cedar taste profile, this is very ready now but itโ€™s still clearly on the rise....and yes that is a Halloween ๐ŸŽƒ decoration on my fat lady sculpture

2 people found it helpfulOct 8th, 2017
Bill Bender

TV's Dr. Crane irritated me.....this Dr. Crane invigorated me. I'll take this Beckstoffer site over Tokalon or G3 every time. Velvety and delicious. Still a little tight but shedding its rough skin. 2009.

TV's Dr. Crane irritated me.....this Dr. Crane invigorated me. I'll take this Beckstoffer site over Tokalon or G3 every time. Velvety and delicious. Still a little tight but shedding its rough skin. 2009.

Apr 30th, 2015
E & K G

Big and layered. Definitely decant an hour or so and dark fruit starts to really shine. Beautiful with big T-bone steak.

Big and layered. Definitely decant an hour or so and dark fruit starts to really shine. Beautiful with big T-bone steak.

Oct 7th, 2016
Howard Greenfield

2009- wow

2009- wow

Jan 8th, 2016
Richard Steinberg

WOTN. Rich and sexy. Amazing red cherry and black cherry combo goes on and on. Killer effort.

WOTN. Rich and sexy. Amazing red cherry and black cherry combo goes on and on. Killer effort.

Nov 27th, 2015
Rob Sternthal

This is why I drink wine. Enuff said!

This is why I drink wine. Enuff said!

Jul 18th, 2015
Satya Patel

Sublime. Truly.

Sublime. Truly.

Apr 19th, 2015
David Childs

In your face rich flavors and tannins. Needs air for hours.

In your face rich flavors and tannins. Needs air for hours.

Oct 15th, 2014
Daniel Taub

Must be in a closed down period has a lot of funk right now

Must be in a closed down period has a lot of funk right now

May 1st, 2014