Gregory James Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA 2021 Charles Heidsieck ripe cherries

ripe cherries

plum and leather nuances

doing nothing for the first two weeks of cuvaison and punching down for the following two

with tons of fruit intensity but none of the harder edges that have characterized some previous vintages

Gregory James Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA 2021 Charles Heidsieck ripe cherriesThe vibrant aromas of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon express a medley of red fruit, ripe blackberry, violets, cedar, and baking spices. On the palate, there is a rich interplay of dark fruit and cigar box, with touches of vanilla bean. The dusty tannins are balanced by the lingering acidity and long lasting finish of briar and blackberry. To fully enjoy the flavors and aromas of this wine, decant for 30 minutes.