JD(97-99)

At the foot of Spring Mountain along the banks of Sulphur Springs Creek lies the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard – a 22 acre site renowned for its naturally low yields and gravelly loam soil. These slightly less stressed vines are closer to the riverbed and sit on slightly more rocky and well-draining soil than the La Verdad showcasing the vineyards unique earthy undertones. Like a smack in the face, ‘La BAM’, boasts a full rich bold palate of pure black currant fruit infused with graphite, exotic spices and fresh leather undertones. Matched with sweet firm tannins from the best French barrels, this wine ends with a lengthy prodigious finish that will only get better with age.

RP(95-97)

Carter’s 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard La Bam features scents of red plums, graphite and licorice on the nose, giving it a slightly more savory note than La Bomba. It’s full-bodied and slightly tannic at this early stage, with appealing mocha shadings on the lingering finish.