Tuck Beckstoffer Wines
Est.75 Tuck Beckstoffer California Cabernet Sauvignon
California, USA
Right off the pop of the cork, Tuck Beckstoffer’s entry-level “1975” California Cabernet acts as a simple-yet profound introduction to a whole series of extremely highly-regarded wines from one of the most legendary names in all of California. The nose provides a lush and surprisingly broad array of flavors from stewed cherry to a Smokey- bit of charred oak- and its caliber is defined by how those aromas find their way to melt together- even as young as it be. As it breathes and evolves the structure softens and the tannins begin to more gently explain as well as reveal the flavors that are, sip-by-sip, emerging on the palate. Medium-bodied but with plenty of structure to spare, the (just unbelievably) inexpensive 2018 Beckstoffer “1975” Cabernet is one to try. Then buy, by the case.
Right off the pop of the cork, Tuck Beckstoffer’s entry-level “1975” California Cabernet acts as a simple-yet profound introduction to a whole series of extremely highly-regarded wines from one of the most legendary names in all of California. The nose provides a lush and surprisingly broad array of flavors from stewed cherry to a Smokey- bit of charred oak- and its caliber is defined by how those aromas find their way to melt together- even as young as it be. As it breathes and evolves the structure softens and the tannins begin to more gently explain as well as reveal the flavors that are, sip-by-sip, emerging on the palate. Medium-bodied but with plenty of structure to spare, the (just unbelievably) inexpensive 2018 Beckstoffer “1975” Cabernet is one to try. Then buy, by the case.
May 26th, 2020
This wine was pretty lovely. Not too pricey - great for a good Cab for dinner. Went well with red fish. Good ol' Beckstoffer family.
This wine was pretty lovely. Not too pricey - great for a good Cab for dinner. Went well with red fish. Good ol' Beckstoffer family.
Oct 30th, 2017
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
An alternative yet delicious take on Cabernet from a cooler region of California. The fruit is pure and dynamic, with high toned black berry and red plum notes. The wine lacks the tannins of it's Napa contemporaries but it makes up for that with much better acidity, price and elegance. This is a wine that will impress the wine nerds sick of tasting Cab after Cab after Cab that all taste like oak and juice.
An alternative yet delicious take on Cabernet from a cooler region of California. The fruit is pure and dynamic, with high toned black berry and red plum notes. The wine lacks the tannins of it's Napa contemporaries but it makes up for that with much better acidity, price and elegance. This is a wine that will impress the wine nerds sick of tasting Cab after Cab after Cab that all taste like oak and juice.
2 people found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2015
2012's Wow! What a treat! Better than solid, it's got finesse, and a graceful finish. 100% Cab. My House Wine that can be had for just under $15 by the case. It's tooo Good and won't last long. I got mine! Just a House Wine( my eye). By Tuck Beckstoffer/Fredric Delivert winemakers.
2012's Wow! What a treat! Better than solid, it's got finesse, and a graceful finish. 100% Cab. My House Wine that can be had for just under $15 by the case. It's tooo Good and won't last long. I got mine! Just a House Wine( my eye). By Tuck Beckstoffer/Fredric Delivert winemakers.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2015Opaque and dark ruby. A youthful nose full of ripe black fruit showing med complexity. The palate lacked fruit and was a touch hallow lacking fruit behind gritty tannin. Short length. #75 #napavalley #tuckbeckstofferwines #cabernetsauvignon #california #ctbucklinwine
Opaque and dark ruby. A youthful nose full of ripe black fruit showing med complexity. The palate lacked fruit and was a touch hallow lacking fruit behind gritty tannin. Short length. #75 #napavalley #tuckbeckstofferwines #cabernetsauvignon #california #ctbucklinwine
Aug 18th, 2016
Lots of brine; light tannins; light acid; strange flavor; nice aroma , though
Lots of brine; light tannins; light acid; strange flavor; nice aroma , though
Aug 18th, 2014
Deep strong flavors - good if under 7 bucks
Deep strong flavors - good if under 7 bucks
Dec 2nd, 2022
Regina’s favorite Cabernet thus far
Regina’s favorite Cabernet thus far
Feb 29th, 2020