Purlieu Missouri Hopper Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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The 2018 vintage from the historic Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper vineyard delivered a paragon in Napa Valley finesse. Luminous purple fruit and earth aromas open into profound layers of ripe red fruits, purple plum, mocha, pink peppercorn and spice. Fresh and lithe, this wine boasts an exceptionally tender, satin texture with ultrafine tannins and delicate oak touches that never overwhelm the aromatic fruit core. A soaring, high-toned huckleberry finish lasts for days.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Loads of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, gravelly earth, espresso, and chocolate notes emerge from the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard, a Graves-look alike that offers full-bodied richness, ripe, polished tannins, a dense, rich mid-palate, and a blockbuster of a finish. Reminding me of a great vintage from Smith Haut Lafitte, it can be drunk today or cellared for 20 years or more.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper opens with with classic, rather serious scents of warm cassis, black plum preserves and boysenberries with touches of espresso, menthol and hoisin plus a touch of tilled soil. The medium to full-bodied palate has bags of mineral-laced black fruit flavor, framed by grainy tannins and a refreshing line, finishing long and earthy.
Rating: 94+
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