2021 Realm Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 100 WA 100 TWI 100 JS 98 VN 96
JD 100

jebdunnuck.com, December 2023

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is straight-up awesome, and the talents of winemaker Benoit Touquette cannot be overstated. Incredible blue fruits, dark chocolate, graphite, Haut-Brion-like...
WA 100

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2025

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, Realm's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard marries intoxicating complexity with unabashed intensity. Scents of ripe black cherries, crushed stone...
TWI 100

The Wine Independent, January 2024

The 2021 Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard, with 5% Petit Verdot in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. Quite closed to start off, it requires a lot of shaking to wake up notes of blackcurrant pastilles, juicy...
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, December 2023

A big and juicy red with blackberries, lightly dried fruit and blueberries. Crushed stone. Dried orange peel. Shows muscle yet it is toned and tensioned. Grows on you as you taste it. Give this time to soften. Best after...
VN 96

Vinous, December 2023

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is a soft, sensual wine, as so many wines from this site can be. Silky, plush contours wrap around a core of red/purplish fruit, rose petals, cinnamon, cedar and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
North Coast
Appellation
Napa
Vintage
2021
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14.6%
Closure
Cork

The 2021 Realm Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is a distinguished wine from Napa, California. This red wine, produced by Realm, is composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petit Verdot, and it boasts an alcohol content of 14.6%. Sealed with a traditional cork closure, this wine promises a sophisticated experience.

James Suckling from jamessuckling.com awarded the wine a score of 98, describing it as "a big and juicy red with blackberries, lightly dried fruit and blueberries." He noted the presence of "crushed stone" and "dried orange peel," emphasizing that the wine "shows muscle yet it is toned and tensioned." Suckling suggests that the wine will benefit from aging, recommending it be enjoyed "best after 2028."

Jeb Dunnuck from jebdunnuck.com gave an exceptional score of 100, highlighting the expertise of winemaker Benoit Touquette. Dunnuck praised the wine's "incredible blue fruits, dark chocolate, graphite, Haut-Brion-like scorched earth and smoke," calling it "majestic, full-bodied, massively concentrated." He compared it to the renowned 2013 vintage, stating that it has "that rare mix of power, opulence, and elegance." Dunnuck believes the wine will improve with "4-5 years of bottle age" and predicts it will remain impressive "over the following 20 years."

Vinous also reviewed the wine favorably, giving it a score of 96. Describing it as "a soft, sensual wine," the review noted "silky, plush contours" and a core of "red/purplish fruit, rose petals, cinnamon, cedar and new leather." The wine was characterized as one of "finesse and understatement," and while it is deemed "very beautiful," it was noted to be "a bit less showy" than other wines from the same site.

The Wine Independent matched Dunnuck's perfect score of 100, describing the wine as "deep garnet-purple in color" with a blend that includes "5% Petit Verdot." The review observed that the wine starts off "quite closed" but opens up to reveal "blackcurrant pastilles, juicy blackberries, and fresh plums" along with "crushed rocks, candied violets, dark chocolate, and licorice." The palate is described as "full-bodied" with a "firm, fine-grained texture and seamless freshness," finishing with a "firework display of mineral, floral and chocolaty notes."

In summary, the 2021 Realm Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is a highly acclaimed wine with reviews emphasizing its complexity, elegance, and aging potential.