Ainsley

9.3

An absolutely delectable find! Deep garnet, pronounced intensity, blackcurrant, blackberry, bramble, raspberry, eucalyptus, medicinal, cedar, chocolate, vanilla, cooked blackberry, fig, prune, raisin and dried blackberry. High tan and high alcohol. — 14 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.5

Took a little bit of airtime to open up but delicious once it did

This vintage has been solid across the schrader portfolio. — 4 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Fait-Main – Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2023
St. Helena – Napa Valley – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the iconic Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard in St. Helena. Crafted by Benoît Touquette (Fait-Main), this 2023 vintage is a powerful yet precise expression of Napa Valley Cabernet, emphasizing vineyard character, concentration, and structural integrity. Las Piedras’ rocky soils and warm site deliver intensity, while Touquette’s restrained hand preserves balance and clarity.

Aromas & Flavors
Dense and focused aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry compote, and ripe plum lead the nose. The palate follows with layers of dark cherry, cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and subtle espresso. Secondary notes of cocoa, cedar, and sweet spice emerge with air, adding depth without overshadowing the fruit.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and commanding, with firm, muscular tannins that give the wine its signature “bite.” The texture is polished but unapologetically powerful, carrying weight and concentration through a long, structured finish. This is a Cabernet built for longevity rather than immediacy.

Food Pairings
Grilled or dry-aged beef, lamb chops, braised short ribs, or mushroom-driven dishes. Also excellent with hearty, umami-rich preparations that can stand up to the wine’s structure.

Verdict
A serious, no-compromise Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated, structured, and expressive of both site and winemaker. This is not a casual pour, it’s a wine that demands attention and rewards patience.

Did You Know?
Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is known for its rocky, iron-rich soils, which naturally limit vigor and contribute to the wine’s intense structure, minerality, and age-worthy tannins.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This wine has punch and precision. Dark, deep, and unapologetically bold, with a real bite that reminds you that you’re drinking something special. A standout Cabernet that shows why Las Piedras and Touquette are such a formidable combination. — 10 months ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.1

Nariz: limon, grosella, manzana verde, piedras, fosforo, hierbas

Boca: Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M — 4 years ago

Gunja Gargeshwari

9.4

Was a great wine but probably not their best vintage. Overshadowed a bit by other wines of the night — 4 years ago

with Norman and Uma

David Walser

9.8

A wonderful wine that we enjoyed with our Christmas dinner that included some beef tenderloin. Not sure how they do it but Carter keeps cranking out wonderful cabs. — 5 years ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Delicious. inky color

Good fruit and a nice kick of spice. — 18 days ago

Andrea Watt

9.3

Dark and earthy with tobacco and coffee over cassis. Rich and deep. — 2 months ago

Brian S

9.4

Solid bottling. Will have this wine for sale next month let me know if you need for your cellars? — 6 months ago

Javier Alonso

9.0

Fruta negra, buena acidez, fresco, especiado y toques madera pero bien integrada, post-gusto largo
13,5 grados — 2 years ago

Alwyn Smith

9.5

This is a classic and great Napa cab. Well balanced. Enough wood and enough fruit. Enough tannin. Thanks for sharing it with us Pete. — 4 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

8.9

Nariz: toronja, grosella, piedras, algo de nuez moscada

Boca: Acidez M+, Alcohol M — 4 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.6

B is consistent year to year even in down vintages. Starting drinking their wines with the 2011 to kalon and that was a rockstar for the vintage. — 5 years ago

Joe Flo

9.7

Another great wine from Carter Cellars. Can’t wait for their smaller bottle size so they’ll fit in the cooler. — 16 days ago

Nathan Renfro

9.4

Deep dark and powerful. Dark fruit, blackcurrant, cassis. Oaky, earthy, iron ore. Big and bold. — 2 months ago

KA

9.2

Baldi Steak — 7 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.6

Nose: pink roses.

Palate: elegant. Silky blackberries. Amazing. Such balance. — 2 years ago

Paras Maniar

9.5

Treated by a great friend who opened this incredible bottle. A celebration of refined, jammy, bold goodness. — 3 years ago

with Minesh

Blair Campomizzi

9.0

Notes of currant, fig and blackberry. Some tobacco and I think mint. — 4 years ago

with Marilea and Arthur

Juan Pablo Perez

8.9

Nariz: manzana, limon, piedras, algo de flores blancas

Boca: mineral en boca, Acidez M+, Alcohol M

— 5 years ago