2021 Realm Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 100 TWI 100 JS 98 VN 96
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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...
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

Indulge your palate with the 2021 Realm Cabernet Sauvignon from the esteemed Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard. This American-born wine hails from the sun-kissed terrains of North Coast, California, a region renowned for its optimal grape cultivation conditions. Produced by the distinguished Realm winery, this vintage showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of winemaker Benoit Touquette.

Its appearance is as appealing as its taste, with a deep garnet-purple hue that hints at the richness held within. Uncork the bottle, and you'll be greeted with the seductive scents of blackcurrant pastilles, juicy blackberries, and fresh plums. These fruity notes are complemented by undertones of crushed rocks, candied violets, dark chocolate, and licorice, culminating in a touch of iron ore.

Taste this red gem, and you'll experience a harmony of flavors. There's a big, juicy red character that engulfs the palate with blackberries, lightly dried fruit, and blueberries, with an intriguing hint of crushed stone and dried orange peel. The wine's well-structured body reveals incredible blue fruits, dark chocolate, and a graphite note reminiscent of Haut-Brion. Its full-bodied profile, combined with a fine-grained texture and seamless freshness, supports the taut, muscular black fruits, finishing with a firework display of mineral, floral, and chocolatey notes.

This wine boasts an alcohol content of 14.6% and a cork closure, ensuring the wine's flavors and aromas are preserved until you're ready to enjoy. With rave reviews and high scores from renowned wine critics, the 2021 Realm Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is a bottle you won't want to miss. It's a powerful yet refined wine that promises to evolve beautifully with proper cellaring. Best to be savored after 2028.