Paul K

9.2

Backwards but good — 4 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Happy New Year! 🍷

This was Missouri Hopper before they put it on the label.

Missouri is a vineyard that is an earthy mineral buffet. This bottle is as well a dry herb assortment. Excellent dark, ripe fruits.

While the 16 is very good, the 18 is a forget about bottle that will continue to improve for many years.

I follow Winemaker’s and this one is Helen Keplinger! Enough said.

97-98 in another 5-8 years. — 3 months ago

Charlie Frago

9.1

Lively, medium plus tannins, great color , some fruit. Enjoyed. Have a 2017 in the hopper too — 2 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2016 vintage. Last tasted in May 2022. At that time, the wine had shed much of the baby fat and gone leaner bodied. Ummm…this bottle added the weight/body back on along with the overt fruit missing for the last year back into the hopper. The most Jekyll/Hyde BDX I’ve ever had the pleasure to taste multiple x’s. Have zero idea what to expect on the next visit but thinking it won’t be boring. 2.20.23 — 3 years ago

Ericsson

9.5

Textbook Beckstoffer Cab. Beautifully bold. With The Bored. — a month ago

Jason and Jennie

9.6

Just as good as I remember it — 4 months ago

Ana Bumgardner

8.9

2018 vintage on 10/19/25 with homemade bake rigatoni. Nice cab that went well with the red sauce. — 6 months ago

Joe Flo

9.5

Decanting helped — 3 years ago

Tom Garland

9.3

Winemaker Dinner with Julien Fayard

WINES
2023 Just Pink by Julien Fayard
2022 Julien Fayard McGah Family sav blanc
2022 Julien Fayard Ritchie vineyard chard
2022 Julien Fayard Platt vineyard pinot
2019 Purlieu Missouri Hopper vineyard cab
2018 Covert estate Coombsville cab
2014 Purlieu Martinez vineyard cab

FOOD
local striped bass mousseline
Grilled oysters and prawns
Braised rabbit conchiglioni
Veal cheeks
Venison loin chop
Chocolate cake — 25 days ago

with Brenda

Freddy R. Troya

9.6

Williams Selyem – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2021
Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard – Napa Valley – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A true gem from the historic Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard, one of Napa Valley’s most coveted heritage sites. Located at the narrowest point of the valley floor near Yountville, this site benefits from slightly cooler temperatures, lending freshness, lift, and remarkable balance to the powerful 2021 vintage. Williams Selyem, known for finesse-driven winemaking, brings an elegant touch to a vineyard famed for depth and intensity.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum layered with graphite, cassis, tobacco leaf, and dark cocoa. Subtle notes of cedar, violets, and warm spice add dimension. Deep, expressive, and aromatically precise.

Mouthfeel
Powerful yet polished. Full-bodied with super-silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, structured finish. Dense fruit concentration meets freshness, a hallmark of Missouri Hopper. Approachable now but built for graceful aging.

Food Pairings
Ribeye, lamb chops, grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted short ribs, or aged cheddar.

Verdict
An exceptional Cabernet that stands out even among other Missouri Hopper bottlings. Intensely flavorful, deeply structured, and beautifully refined, the kind of wine that will reward patience but already delivers immense pleasure. A truly special addition to the cellar.

Did You Know?
Missouri Hopper is one of Napa’s original “first-growth” sites, planted in the late 1800s and now part of Beckstoffer’s heritage vineyard program. Its location along the Yountville corridor creates a cooler pocket on the valley floor, resulting in Cabernet with remarkable balance, aromatic lift, and longevity.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
I’ve tasted several vintages of Missouri Hopper from different producers, but this Williams Selyem expression stands out for its finesse and purity. Thrilled to have this beauty aging in the cellar. — 5 months ago