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2018 Alpha Omega Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5ltr

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

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

97James Suckling

...full-bodied red with aromas and flavors of dried blueberries, stewed plums, mocha and walnuts...deep core of ripe blue and black fruit, framed by firm, grippy yet polished tannins. Lingering chocolate notes on the finish...tannins frame the red nicely.

96Jeb Dunnuck

Darker currants, tobacco leaf, iodine, and earth...rich, full-bodied Cabernet, it has a supple, rounded mouthfeel, ripe, silky tannins, and a more soft, plush style...gains freshness and elegance as it sits in glass and is just a complex, balanced, satisfying...

95The Wine Advocate

...scents of plum preserves, warm cassis and baked black cherries plus hints of cardamom, pencil lead, underbrush and clove oil. Chock-full of ripe, rich black fruits, the full-bodied palate delivers loads of savory accents to lift the decadent flavors, framed by firm, grainy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long and earthy.

94Vinous / IWC

...balances power and nuance nicely...plenty of depth and intensity... Dark cherry, chocolate, leather, licorice, iron and scorched earth...

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.