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Knights Bridge 2007 Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $110
Beautiful from start to finish, but tannic, and not drinkable now, in the classic sense. The tannins are hard, and while they’re very finely ground, they prevent the palate from full appreciation of the lush blackberries, black cherries, dark chocolate and herbs. Give this 100% Cabernet at least five years to begin to mellow.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Knights Bridge 2007 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $110
The vineyard is, of course, in Oakville, which makes you wonder why they put the generic Napa Valley on the label. The wine itself, which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is very dry and tannic. Flamboyant, too, with deep black currant flavors bathed in 100% new French oak. Feels lavish and important, but young. Better left untouched for 6–8 years.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Knights Bridge 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $95
Grown in the winery’s estate vineyard, which is on the steep slopes of the western, Sonoma side of Mount St. Helena, this is a tough, tight young mountain wine. Made from 100% Cabernet, its blackberry and currant flavors have a distinct tang of minerals that are swamped by dry, astringent tannins. Dramatically structured, with brilliant acidity, but needs time…
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Knights Bridge 2008 Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $135
A beautiful Cabernet that’s made in the modern style of exceptional ripeness and softness, yet maintains an elegance that belies the sweet fruit. Just explodes with chocolate, blackberry, blueberry and black raspberry jam and toasty oak flavors. Delicious and compelling.
— S.H.
(12/15/2011)
Knights Bridge 2008 West Block Chardonnay (Knights Valley)
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- $65
Awesomely rich, showing fine acidity and a stony minerality that ground and anchor it, but really notable for the explosive tropical fruit, apricot, pear and buttery oak flavors that are so opulent. The wine went through a complete malolactic fermentation.
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
Knights Bridge 2008 Beresini Chardonnay (Carneros)
- Online Exclusive
- $65
A beautiful wine that asserts itself near the top of the pile of Carneros Chardonnay. Shows brisk acidity and a tangy minerality, with oak-inspired, superripe green apple, Meyer lemon and pear fruit flavors that are wrapped into a creamy texture. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
Knights Bridge 2008 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $135
So sweet and rich, it’s almost like a dessert in the form of wine. Oozes decadent blackberry jam, milk chocolate and toasty oak flavors. The fruit is so ripe, it veers into raisins, but not too much. Drink this flashy wine over the next four years.
— S.H.
(12/15/2011)
Knights Bridge 2007 West Block Chardonnay (Knights Valley)
- $65
With high alcohol and 100% new French oak, this wine could easily be clumsy, but it isn’t. It defines the ripe California style. It’s a little hot, but so massive in flavors of pineapples, lemondrop candy, crème brûlée and sweet buttered toast, you can’t help but be impressed. A winery and wine to watch.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
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