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Keating 2008 Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- $95
An ultrarich Cabernet that shows the pedigree of its vineyard. It’s dramatic in blackberry, cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate, anise and baking spice flavors, wrapped into wonderfully soft, gentle tannins. With a long, sweet finish, it should develop over the next 10 years.
— S.H.
(8/1/2011)
Keating 2010 Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
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- $95
This is a remarkably detailed Cabernet that shows off everything Napa has to give in the way of flash and richness. It’s dry, yet lush with ripe blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavors and plenty of toasty new oak. The tannins are as soft and complex as any in the world, making this wine beautiful to drink now.
— S.H.
(5/1/2013)
Keating 2007 Petite Sirah (Rockpile)
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- $38
Captures the robust, fruity essence of Petite Sirah, in a balanced, richly tannic and ageworthy package. It’s completely dry, with complex waves of wild blueberries and blackberries, plums, mulberries, tobacco, leather, dark unsweetened chocolate and peppery spices. Good now, but will benefit from 6–10 years in the cellar.
— S.H.
(12/31/2009)
Keating 2008 Malbec (Rockpile)
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- $42
What a delicious barbecue wine. It shows Malbec’s thick, sturdy tannins and California’s ripe, sweet fruit, in the way of blackberries, cassis and blueberries, with a savory streak of espresso. But it’s totally dry on the finish. Shows how well the Rockpile appellation ripens these big, full-bodied red wines.
— S.H.
(6/1/2012)
Keating 2010 Buchignani Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $28
For whatever reason, Keating’s 2010 Zin represents a vast improvement over the ’09. It’s a pretty, polished Zinfandel, the kind called claret-style to distinguish its elegance and balance. Classic Dry Creek Valley, with wild berry, cola, sweet tobacco and spice flavors and briary tannins.
— S.H.
(6/1/2012)
Keating 2009 Petite Sirah (Rockpile)
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- $38
A big, strong, bold Petite Sirah, showing the variety’s usual power, dryness and tannins. The warm-to-hot Rockpile appellation has ripened the wine to an incredible density of blackberries and roasted meats, yet the wine shows finesse despite its high alcohol. This will age for many years without developing additional interest, so drink now with lusty barbecue or…
— S.H.
(10/1/2012)
Keating 2009 Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- $95
To call this anything other than modern in style would be incorrect. It’s soft and silky and direct in blackberry and cherry jam, chocolate and caramel flavors, although the finish is technically dry. Delicious and fancy, and will appeal to fans of ripe, sweet fruit, but it doesn’t have the structure for aging.
— S.H.
(6/1/2012)
Keating 2010 Encomium Cabernet Sauvignon
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- $70
This is an upscale Cabernet, rich in black currants, mocha and oak, and framed in sturdy tannins. Shows lots of class despite the statewide California appellation.
— S.H.
(5/1/2013)
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