Krutz, Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Spice and black fruit on the nose, beautiful body, palate shows licorice, Cassis, dark fruit dominated by boysenberry and blackberry. Smooth finish, fine tannins. This is great now but will be better in a year or two. Can't wait to sample the remainder I have as this continues to get more refined. A solid pick for steak, ribs, or spicy Italian dishes.

Pop and poured at the end of the night, which was a disservice because this definitely needed time to open. Others at the party loved this but I was left a little underwhelmed. Not going to rate it ---- I'm sure I would have enjoyed this a lot more if it had spent 60 minutes in a decanter. Big wine.

Outstanding. Had with Cantieni’s Christmas Eve.

The wine looks inky colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry jam, prune, cherry, mineral, strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, black currant (cassis), sandalwood, vanilla, violet, lavender and meaty. It tastes like blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, black currant (cassis), prune, strawberry jam, espresso, sandalwood, vanilla and chocolate. The body is medium/full. The wine has silky texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity.

Decanted for two hours before pouring. Black currant, black cherry and subtle blueberry with mint, tobacco violet and chocolate. Medium plus finish with high alcohol and well integrated tannins. A nice cab, seems to be in a good spot right now.

See prior notes and enjoy. Drinking beautifully right now - especially after a 30-60 minute decanting

See prior notes - even better. Very smooth, full mouth feel and abundant fruit. Longer finish than before - 45 seconds or so

Updated note. Dark crimson. Strong aromas of grape stem, blackberry and a touch of sulfur. Heavy mouth with medium-strong acid. The tannin structure is gravelly. Flavors of plum, stonefruit and fennel. Long finish.

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Aromas of creme de cassis, dark chocolate, violets and hints of tobacco leaf. Medium to full bodied, this comes off as a very refined version of GIII. Has good concentration, but its real high points are how it dances on the palate with suave texture and graceful balance. Black and blue fruit with bitter chocolate highlight a flavor profile built on purity. Refined and well integrated tannins bring it through to a medium length finish. This is very good. It …

Still young. Think it needs a few years to show its stuff. Won’t open my next bottle until ‘22

Dark fruits abound immediately on the nose. Medium viscosity, deep red color, 30 second plus finish and full mouth feel. Notes of blackberries, pencil lead and baking spices. Waiting to drink rest as it comes of age

Tasted at the winery. 100% cabernet with 22 months in 70% new french oak. Pale garnet color and clear. Moderate aromas of red apple, baked goods and apple peel. Off dry with a medium body. Crisp acidity with high, round tannins. Fair balance with moderate flavors of red apple, baseball, red raspberry and vanilla. Long finish. Needs to settle likely to improve well past 93/100. Very good.