• 90 Points
    Zahtila 2002 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)

    The pedigree of this wine shows in the flavors, posh in cassis, sweet black currant, bitter chocolate and finely ground hard brown spices, and in the smooth, rich tannins. The winemaker has added a coating of smoky oak. There's a sharp elbow of acidity that suggests cellaring through 2006, but this isn't a longterm wine.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2005
  • 90 Points
    Zahtila 2002 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)

    The pedigree of this wine shows in the flavors, posh in cassis, sweet black currant, bitter chocolate and finely ground hard brown spices, and in the smooth, rich tannins. The winemaker has added a coating of smoky oak. There's a sharp elbow of acidity that suggests cellaring through 2006, but this isn't a longterm wine.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2005
  • 90 Points
    Zahtila 2002 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)

    The pedigree of this wine shows in the flavors, posh in cassis, sweet black currant, bitter chocolate and finely ground hard brown spices, and in the smooth, rich tannins. The winemaker has added a coating of smoky oak. There's a sharp elbow of acidity that suggests cellaring through 2006, but this isn't a longterm wine.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2005
  • 90 Points
    Zahtila 2002 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)

    The pedigree of this wine shows in the flavors, posh in cassis, sweet black currant, bitter chocolate and finely ground hard brown spices, and in the smooth, rich tannins. The winemaker has added a coating of smoky oak. There's a sharp elbow of acidity that suggests cellaring through 2006, but this isn't a longterm wine.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2005