(98 points) Lots of blackberry, Asian mushroom and stone character. Some iodine too. Full body, firm tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Very tight and stylish. Layered yet reserved and polished. Stunning. 95% cabernet sauvignon and 5% petit verdot. 400 cases. Better in 2017.

(92 points) The dense purple-hued 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is fashioned from a gravelly site that was probably an old riverbed. A beautiful effort, it reveals notes of scorched rocks, blue and black fruits, lead pencil shavings, and sweet toasty oak along with dazzling purity, a full-bodied, multilayered mouthfeel, and a long, smooth finish. It has avoided the vintage’s hard, spiky tannins, and should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 15+ years.