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Cabernet Sauvignon "Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper", Boich Family Cellars, Napa Valley, CA, 2018

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Article code: JD 96Pts.

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Overview

Wine Enthusiast 97 Points
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate: 97 Points
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
CellarTracker: 95 Points

Details

Wine Enthusiast 97 Points

A 100% varietal wine from the great site, this shows turned earth, tobacco, dried herb and cassis, the flavors built around a thick, weighty and grippy core of powerful ripeness and weight. Lingering brightness beneath helps to balance and lengthen the experience, with further aging suggested. Enjoy best from 2028–2033. — Virginie Boone

The 2018 Boich Family Cellars Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Cabernet Sauvignon is a highly-rated, full-bodied, and concentrated Napa Valley red with complex notes of dark fruit (blackcurrant, cassis), spice, and earthy undertones, balanced by firm tannins and a long, powerful finish. Critics praise its depth and age-worthiness, recommending it for enjoyment from approximately 2028–2033 and beyond, though it is already enjoyable in its youth with significant age-worthy potential.

Key Characteristics

Flavor Profile:

Expect dark fruit notes like blackcurrant, cassis, and plum, with undertones of tobacco, dried herbs, and even hints of black licorice and wet earth.
Structure:

This is a full-bodied wine with a thick, weighty, and grippy core, supported by powerful and firm tannins.
Aromatics:

A fragrant nose featuring notes of lavender, mulberries, cedar, and spice is present.
Texture & Balance:

The wine has a lush texture and lingering brightness, which balances its powerful fruit and ripeness, according to Wine Enthusiast.
Alcohol:

The wine shows ripe fruit and considerable alcohol.

Critical Reception & Aging Potential

High Scores: Critics have given high scores to this vineyard-designate from the Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard.
Age-Worthy: While enjoyable now, the wine has significant aging potential.
Recommended Drinking Window: Some suggest enjoying it from 2028–2033, with others suggesting it will continue to mature for a decade or more.