WA97+, AG97: Towering Single-Vineyard Napa Cab from a Star Vintage 

Market-best Insider’s pricing on a cult-caliber hidden gem… Saturday May 28th, 2022 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( Towering Acclaim for a Hidden-Gem, Collectible Napa Cab [2018 Carte Blanche "Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon]( (Price: Hidden) “... this full-bodied beauty offers plenty of high-end oak, ripe, seamless tannins, and flawless balance. It just screams of Cabernet.” — Jeb Dunnuck --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s offer brings us a stunning collectible hidden gem that avid Napa enthusiasts should take serious interest in. The 2018 Carte Blanche Missouri Hopper Cabernet checks all the boxes. A spectacular Oakville site owned and farmed by the renowned Beckstoffer family, incredible winemaking pedigree (see Kaj's note below), a modern-classic Napa vintage, towering critical praise, and a market-best Insider’s price all come together to make for one of the most compelling luxury Napa Cab offers in quite some time. No fewer than four 97-point scores from the leading critical voices confirm this as a bona fide, powerhouse cellar contender, with Antonio Galloni calling it a “deep, plush Cabernet [that] has a ton to offer,” while James Suckling notes its “agility, freshness and ultra fine tannins” that give it the balance and structure to frame its rich Oakville fruit for extended evolution. Situated right next to and once a part of the iconic Vine Hill Ranch, the Missouri Hopper Vineyard is steadily gaining recognition as a top-tier site for cult-caliber Cabernet, and we fully expect to see prices on its wines climb into the stratosphere as its reputation grows. Savvy collectors will want to get their hands on a quintessential expression for a market-best price while they still can. [Missouri Hopper Vineyard] --------------------------------------------------------------- [2018 Carte Blanche "Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon]( [2018 Carte Blanche "Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon]( (Price: Hidden) 97+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Featuring a deep garnet-purple color, it sashays out of the glass with gregarious notions of baked plums, warm cassis and blueberry compote with suggestions of kirsch, dusty soil and Indian spices. The palate is full-bodied and laden with bright, lively, energetic black fruits, supported with firm, super ripe tannins and finishing on a persistent exotic spice note. 500 cases were made. (LPB)" (11/2020) 97 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Lastly, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard comes from a great site in Oakville that continues to fly slightly under the radar yet produces brilliant wines. Incredible cassis, graphite, damp earth, and violet notes emerge from the glass, and this full-bodied beauty offers plenty of high-end oak, ripe, seamless tannins, and flawless balance. It just screams of Cabernet. Theres no harm drinking bottles today, but Id nevertheless recommend a solid 4-5 years of bottle age. It should keep for two-plus decades." (01/2021) 97 points Vinous: "The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper is a huge, dense wine packed with black fruit, chocolate, leather, grilled herbs and earthy tones. This potent, virile Cabernet offers tons of character. I would give it at least a few years in bottle. This deep, plush Cabernet has a ton to offer. (AG)" (10/2021) 97 points James Suckling: "This is very intense with spices, walnuts, herbs and plums, as well as blackcurrants. Its full-to medium-bodied with agility, freshness and ultra fine tannins that are juicy and flavorful. Lots of fruit, but it remains in-check and fresh. Drinkable now, but better in two or three years." (02/2022) Stromer]( | K&L Domestic Buyer | Review Date: May 27, 2022 Carte Blanche may not be a household name, but these wines are backed by an unusually high level of pedigree. Carte Blanche is owned by the same family that owns Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion in Bordeaux. They knew that eventually they needed to put down roots in Napa Valley and did just that in 2007. Initially, they hired Luc Morlet to sculpt their wines. Then rising star Helen Keplinger took over. Named 2012 Winemaker of the Year by Food & Wine Magazine, Helen has worked with the likes of Heidi Peterson Barrett, Kathy Joseph, David Abreu, and Michel Rolland. During her meteoric rise, she spent two years as the winemaker for Bryant Family. With a great vineyard, talented winemaker, and top-flight vintage, it didn't take much more to get me behind this opportunity. But to sweeten the deal, we came up with an exclusive Insider Advantage price just for you. Be sure to click through to see the special price, which we can only offer "off line." With scores of 97 points across the board, this is a sure thing. --------------------------------------------------------------- [New Feed]( [Auction]( [Local]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [On the Trail (K&L Blog)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Instagram]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [BORDEAUX]( | [NAPA]( | [BURGUNDY]( | [CHAMPAGNE]( | [ITALY]( | [RHÔNE]( | [SPIRITS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [My Account]( | [Wine Clubs]( | [Events]( |[Gift Cards]( | [Accessories]( | [Delivery]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Missed an offer? Check out recent opportunities at our [Email Archive]( page. 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