2018 Krutz Cabernet Sauvignon 'Beckstoffer Georges III', Napa Valley
2018 Krutz Cabernet Sauvignon 'Beckstoffer Georges III', Napa Valley
Tasting Notes
2018 was a great and consistent vintage and this wine represents the vintage and vineyard well. The wine offers richer dark fruit character with a tobacco and cocoa powder that is often associated with Rutherford Dust. It is full bodied wine with a well integrated tanin structure and a ripe balanced structure that lasts through the elegant finish. Young though approachable, the wine will continue to develop offer the next several years to a decade.Vineyard Notes
Georges III Vineyard is one of the oldest and most storied vineyards in alll of Napa Valley. Planted in 1895 by Mrs. Thomas Rutherford, the 300-acre parcel was first purchased by Georges de Latour in 1928. It was the home of the greats Rutherford Cabernets made by the famous Andre Tcheslistcheff for Beaulieu Winery. Since 1988 the vineyard has been owned by the Beckstoffer Family.| Vintage | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Harvest Date | September 25, 2018 |
| PH | 3.8 |
| Barrel Aging | 22 months in 90% new French oak barrels |
| Fermentation | New Taransaud French Oak 50HL Tank |
| Alcohol % | 14.8% |
| Size | 750 ml |
