95pts Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple in color, the single-varietal 2021 Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon leaps with classic scents of plum preserves and creme de cassis plus nuances of graphite, cedar, and menthol. The full-bodied palate is rich and plush, with just enough freshness and a good long finish. Drinking: 2026-2046

95pts Jeb Dunnuck

A brilliant bottle of wine in the making, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard comes from a historic valley floor site and is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that's still aging in 90% new barrels. Ripe blue fruits, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and gravelly earth are just some of its nuances, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, building tannins, and a great finish. It's a serious bottle of wine that will warrant a minimum 4-5 years of bottle age.

Winemaker Notes

The 2021 vintage was a welcome return to “normalcy” after a challenging 2020 vintage. Our Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep purple and full-bodied wine with concentrated notes of dark fruit, cocoa powder, and hints of graphite. A young and robust tannin structure frames this wine to a rich and lingering finish.

Winery 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.