2021 Myriad, Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard, Elysian, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)
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100RP100JD100LP
Critic key
RP = Robert ParkerJD = Jeb DunnuckLP = Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Rating
- RP100/JD100/LP100
- Producer
- Myriad
- Vintage
- 2021
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Product Description
RP100 "Readers may recall that from barrel, I had a slight preference for the regular Dr. Crane. Now that the wines are in bottle, I found my preferences reversed, giving an edge to the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Elysian. The two begin as the same base wine, but winemaker Mike Smith makes a different barrel selection and blend for each. On this occasion, the Elysian wasn't quite as expressive aromatically—ripe cherries and dried-spice notes still abound—but it was even more impressive texturally, being full-bodied, but with a sense of airiness and ineffably silky tannins on the long, elegant finish." Joe Czerwinski for The Wine Advocate, Jan 2024
JD100 "Absolutely off the charts in every way, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Elysian is a tiny selection made from the Grand Cru site just outside of St. Helena. Ultra-pure notes of crème de cassis, iron, graphite, chocolate, and a Haut-Brion-like scorched earth character all soar from this magical wine. Possessing full-bodied richness, a deep, layered, flawlessly balanced mouthfeel, and ultra-fine tannins, it just doesn't get any better. Count yourself lucky if you're able to latch onto a few bottles. (There are a scant 200 cases.) It deserves 4-5 years in the cellar and will cruise over the following 2-3 decades. Hats off to Mike Smith for an absolutely world-class wine. (Drink between 2028-2058)" Jeb Dunnuck, Feb 2023
LP100 "The 2021 Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ELYSIAN is deep garnet-purple in color. After a little shaking, the most incredible nose emerges with creme de cassis, blueberry compote, and black raspberries followed by wafts of red roses, crushed rocks, and scorched earth with a hint of licorice. The full-bodied palate is super concentrated and tightly wound with a firm, grainy texture and great freshness, finishing with epic length and an earthy/minerally firework display." Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Nov 2023