Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Another BV classic. In fine condition, sweet, ripe and intense, with supple plum and currant flavors framed by toasty oak. Wonderful finesse and balance, with a long, full finish
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 1969 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon flourished despite the challenges of the vintage. It offers focused and distinctive aromas of celery seed and licorice, while the palate reveals subtle notes of anise. Likely at full maturity a decade ago, the wine remains impressively well-preserved and continues to offer a fascinating, savory character.
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.