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2012 Alpha Omega Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

93Robert M. Parker Jr.

...plenty of sweet red and blackcurrant fruit intertwined with dusty, loamy soil notes, sweet tannin, a distinctive terroir character, and a full-bodied, rich, super-concentrated mouthfeel.

92Wine Spectator

Tightly built, with a firm tannic backbone to the rich, layered core of dark berry flavors. The texture is deep and fleshy, allowing the flavors to glide through on the long, sustained finish that echoes the core fruitiness. 150 cases made.

91Vinous / IWC

Inky blueberry jam, spices, new leather and French oak...There are no hard contours, while the fruit is pushed to the limits of over ripeness.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

St. Helena AVA is at the northern end of Napa Valley just north of Rutherford and south of Calistoga. It is a relatively warm climate thanks to the Mayacamas Mountains on its western edge, which protect it from Pacific Ocean fog. Out of the 9,000 acres in the appellation, some 1,500 are under vine. The principal grapes grown in St. Helena are the Bordeaux grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. St. Helena is considered prime wine producing territory, and it was one of the first important wine producing regions in northern California. The legendary Charles Krug founded his winery just north of the town of St. Helena in 1873, and today the appellation is home to many prestigious producers, including Abreu, Grace Family and Spottswoode.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.