JD(96-98)

Sweet currant, black cherry liqueur, chocolaty oak, tobacco, and even some obvious lead pencil notes all emerge from the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Carter, a medium to full-bodied, incredibly well-balanced, plush, seamless beauty that has tons of character. The classic 2023 tannins are certainly here, yet I just love its overall balance and texture.

RP(92-94)

Winemaking consultant Russell Bevan blends the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Carter using barrels that didn’t make the cut for inclusion in Carter’s single-vineyard wines, plus a couple of other vineyard sources. Scents of licorice, black cherries, cassis, crushed stone, graphite and dried spices may all be found on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is taut in feel, despite the presence of velvety tannins.