Becklyn Cellars

McGah Family Cellars

Scarlett Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

First vintage where i prefer myriad, quivet, and becklyn over the scarlett. Not big tannins so probably not an ager but it’s tight on opening that gives a sense of thinness. Double decanted it back in the bottle and it has more viscosity. Tastes pretty good now — 7 years ago

Shay, Neil and 16 others liked this

Myriad Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Greg Ballington
9.2

Tasted side by side with the 15 Becklyn NV and the 15 Quivet NV.

Super dark purplish red. Tight I start in the nose but then opened up with cassis, blackberries and sweet spices. Medium plus (7.5/10) and rounded full body. Dark fruits on the palate with sweet spices, brown sugar, blueberries, aniseed and crushed gravel. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2027. (92+)
— 8 years ago

Sean BallingtonIndia Okoh
with Sean and India
Jason, Meg and 21 others liked this

Carter Cellars

Weitz Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Shay A
9.6

The highlight of the day, and maybe of the trip, was a personal tasting with @Mike Smith , winemaker of Myriad, Carter, Becklyn, Scarlett, Ancillary and many other well known labels. Mike was kind enough to pour some of his personal label (Myriad Cellars), a Pinot from Ancillary (project he does with Mark Carter) and capped off the tasting with some Carter Cellars. The Myriad Dr Crane Elysian and Carter Weitz Vineyards were standouts of the trip so far. The Weitz Vineyard had great power and energy to it. Like Mike said, he loves making super dark wines...most were almost black in the glass. Love those kinds of wines! Charcoal, blackberry, plum on the nose and palate. Difference between this and the Dr Crane Elysian was the Elysian felt more fruit forward and in your face. Loved the restraint on this. Mike, thanks again for an amazing wine tasting! And @Martin G Rivard , thank you for connecting me with Mike! @Shawn R , good call on having Carter added to our tasting...thanks! — 9 years ago

Mike Smith
with Mike
Mike, Ryan and 44 others liked this
Mike Smith

Mike Smith Influencer Badge

I had a great Sunday morning with you all.
Ron R

Ron R Influencer Badge Premium Badge

Great line up..,
TheSkip

TheSkip

I'm with @Grant Everett ! I just picked up the mixed case of @Mike Smith and saw the email today for his Quivet that I'll be in for the mixed case too! (Wow, I feel like @Martin G Rivard !)

Becklyn Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Will be a buyer for 2014! — 10 years ago

David and Eric liked this

Titus

Napa Valley Petit Verdot 2013

I agree with Matthew Denny from Becklyn Winery, first time trying. Nice with some age on it. — 4 years ago

Paul, Shay and 15 others liked this

B Cellars

Star Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Just a few B Cellars left in stock, nice wine but just overpriced for me at $125.00. All the Mike Smith entry level cabs at 60.00 - $70.00 which include Becklyn, Mcgah , Myriad & Scarlett seem to be a better bang for your buck — 8 years ago

Mike, P and 20 others liked this

Quivet Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Universally preferred over the Becklyn reserve tonight — 9 years ago

Mike, Eric and 3 others liked this

Becklyn Cellars

McGah Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Very peachy with a nice plumpness to it. If I tasted this blind, I would of said viognier. To me not a typical sav blanc. — 9 years ago

David liked this

Hall Wines

Jack's Masterpiece Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Parker 99 pointer for whatever it's worth,
Blend of their finest vineyards, not sure which ones they are, but thats the description. $112.00 from the winery, for the same 💵💳 I'll take the Becklyn moulds & Scarlett Reserve, but its a good wine to try.
— 9 years ago

Jeff, Eric and 18 others liked this
Eric

Eric Premium Badge

This is the year @Paul T !
Eric

Eric Premium Badge

I'm going for 1,000,000 lifetime miles on American Airlines which is a much lamer milestone.
TheSkip

TheSkip

@Eric Shanks lol! Me too. I think I'm at 920

Keermont

Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Liked this one slightly more than the Becklyn, one of new favorites. Outdoor hangout 4/2021 — 5 years ago

Jason liked this

Becklyn Cellars

Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

A baby, but really fantastic and balanced already. — 7 years ago

Mike, Shay and 5 others liked this
P A

P A

@Steve Mann Cheers 🍷

Scarlett

Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Not a bad night

2015 patine sun chase
2015 patine gap's grown
2015 myriad napa
2014 becklyn reserve
2015 carter weitz
2015 myriad dr crane
2015 carter carter
2015 quivet kenefick
2015 myriad empyrean
2015 quivet las piedras
2014 scarlett reserve
2015 scarlett reserve
2014 myriad three twins
2015 myriad three twins
— 9 years ago

Paul, Jonathan and 23 others liked this
TheSkip

TheSkip

Was this at @Bill Bender’s house? You know...The wall decor?
Jason and Jennie

Jason and Jennie Premium Badge

@TheSkip haha i think @Bill Bender needs that piece in his place
Bill Bender

Bill Bender Influencer Badge Premium Badge

I do need a piece.....

Paul Hobbs

Cuvée Agustina Richard Dinner Vineyard Chardonnay

Just a little something something to prep my palate before the Festivities began! Solid Chardonnay but I expected more.
On the fun side!: Blind tasting three wines tonight with friends: 2013 Beau Vigne Estate, 2014 Becklyn Reserve & 2013 Morlet Coeur de Vallee. Can't wait to dig in to those 3 bad boys!!!
— 9 years ago

Gina SabeanChristine
with Gina and Christine
Martin, Brandon and 27 others liked this
Martin G Rivard

Martin G Rivard Influencer Badge

@David L Have you ever had this Paul Hobbs Chardonnay David?
David L

David L Influencer Badge Premium Badge

Amazing Chardonnays
Ron R

Ron R Influencer Badge Premium Badge

Just a little something, huh? I've never had this. I can only imagine!

Becklyn Cellars

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Fantastic, like all the reviews say. The QPR is pretty good given the quality. For me, I like a tougher cab that knocks my palate around a little and this is very smooth for it's youth. — 10 years ago

Mike, Eric and 6 others liked this
David L

David L Influencer Badge Premium Badge

Such a great bottle wine. It's drinks like a wine that's close to twice its price . @Mike Szilagyi
Martin G Rivard

Martin G Rivard Influencer Badge

Thanks for introducing me to this wine David! It is amazing!