Benchmark Wines by

Del Dotto

The Winery

View all wines by Del Dotto

Tasting Notes

WA100
One has to love the name of the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon The Beast, which is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon blend from all of their estate vineyards, most of it coming from the St. Helena Mountain with other sites represented as well. This is one of the smaller production cuvées of only 250 cases. This wine seems to have pretty much everything going for it. It’s inky bluish/purple showing notes of incense, graphite, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, classic crème de cassis, earth and spice. The wine has enormous body, voluptuous texture and a finish that must last 50+ seconds. This is an amazing effort and by no means a wimpy wine -- coming in at 15.6% natural alcohol. This should drink well for 30+ years.

Other wines you may like

2010
5 In Stock
750ml
WA96
Favorite
Share
2005
1 In Stock
750ml
WS94
V92
D92
CT92
This product is a part of The Longevity Cellar
Favorite
Share
2003
2 In Stock
750ml
WA95
Favorite
Share

Rare Wines, Serious Collectors

As the #1 back-vintage retailer in the US, Benchmark Wine Group prides itself on being a trusted source for the greatest wines in the world. Their unparalleled market knowledge and exceptional service have come together to provide the most accessible cellar of rare and sought-after wines with a guarantee.

Provenance Guarantee

Benchmark Wine Group

445 Devlin Road
Napa, CA 94558

Phone: 707.255.3500
Fax: 707.255.3503
SMS: 707.200.4049

Questions?

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Shipping Questions?
orders@benchmarkwine.com

Included in Wine Enthusiast's 50 Best Wine Retailers in America