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Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Elysian 2013
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Myriad Cellars
"I like to create the most natural and expressive wines California can offer. I believe in allowing the fruit to fully reveal itself in the wines, encouraging the personality and terroir of the vineyards, while creating a product that is true to its varietal character and sense of place.”
–Mike Smith, Proprietor
Founded in 2006 by winemaker Mike Smith, Myriad Cellars is a winery that takes pride in allowing their wine to showcase itself to the fullest extent focusing on premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Semillon wines. Myriad sources grapes from highly acclaimed California vineyards including Dr. Crane, Beckstoffer Georges III, Las Madres, and Three Twins.
The 2013 “Beckstoffer Dr. Crane ‘Elysian’ Cabernet Sauvignon” is one of an exclusive group of wines to reach 100 points awarded by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. With the mission of producing wines with top tier quality and consistency with each vintage, Myriad’s production remains very limited making it hard to acquire their wines. Benchmark Wine Group is thrilled to be your trusted source to offer you these monumental bottles from Myriad Cellars.
Summary
The Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ‘Elysian’ 2013 is an exceptional representation of California's Napa Valley, crafted from the prestigious Dr. Crane Vineyard. This micro-cuvée, produced by esteemed winemaker Mike Smith, showcases the vineyard's unique gravelly terroir and exceptional vintage conditions. The wine presents a deep, purple hue and offers a complex bouquet, featuring rich notes of blackberry and blackcurrant complemented by hints of tobacco, cedar, and earthy undertones. Its full-bodied structure is balanced by a velvety mouthfeel and a seamless integration of fine tannins. With a long finish and layers of mocha and licorice, this Cabernet is designed for aging, promising to evolve beautifully over decades. Blend percentages are not specified.
Tasting Notes
- WA100
- The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Elysian Reserve has a black/bluish purple color, extraordinary suppleness and velvety integration of tannin, copious quantities of blueberry and blackberry liqueur, graphite and white flowers. It’s amazing wine and would be the equivalent of a great vintage of a Mission Haut-Brion on steroids. Whether it lasts 20 years or 30 or 40 is still up for speculation, but this is a profound Cabernet Sauvignon and one of the most compelling examples of this remarkable vintage. This is an utterly compelling, prodigious effort. Here’s to you, Mike Smith!
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