2013 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5Lt

The 2013 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a critically acclaimed "perfect" wine, receiving a 100-point score from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. This vintage is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, produced in a limited run of approximately 400 cases.

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• Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate): Awarded 100/100. He described it as a "monumental effort" with notes of wet pebbles, scorched earth, dark chocolate, and massive blueberry and blackberry fruit, comparing its intensity to a "steroid-injected" Chateau Haut-Brion.
• James Suckling: Awarded 99/100. He noted an "incredible nose" with intense aromas of spices and dried mushrooms, describing it as full-bodied and extremely layered.
• CellarTracker: The community average score is approximately 96/100. User reviews highlight its decadent dark fruit and friendly tannins, though some note it can be quite "flamboyant" and high in alcohol.

• Aroma: Features intense bouquets of blackcurrants, dark cherries, and cassis, layered with graphite, espresso, and violet.
• Palate: A full-bodied experience with rich, velvety tannins and a complex interplay of dark fruit, cocoa, and subtle spice.
• Terroir Influence: Sourced from the gravelly Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard in St. Helena, the wine reflects the site's rocky, well-drained soils with distinct mineral and volcanic notes.
• Drinking Window: Experts suggest this wine can be enjoyed through 2045, with its prime complexity typically reached between 2020 and 2028.

Size: 1.5L

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: St Helena, USA

Vintage: 2013