@Antonio Galloni totally agree. Value for days. Best vintage of this yet.
Aug 6th, 2020
Good not great tasty red
Jan 13th, 2018
Very good GSM blend. Bought additional bottles. Top 10 2017 tasting at NCWC. Re-Tasting 12/26/17 - fantastic. Taking the unusual step of upping by two points to 92. Re-affirmed 6/21/18. Summer solstice calls for this delicious wine.
Very good GSM blend. Bought additional bottles. Top 10 2017 tasting at NCWC. Re-Tasting 12/26/17 - fantastic. Taking the unusual step of upping by two points to 92. Re-affirmed 6/21/18. Summer solstice calls for this delicious wine.
Dec 16th, 2017
Taut, focused and beautifully balanced. The 50% Syrah is lifted and fresh, while the other grapes blend seamlessly. Possibly the most underrated Rhone blend made in the US. #beckmen #santaynez
Taut, focused and beautifully balanced. The 50% Syrah is lifted and fresh, while the other grapes blend seamlessly. Possibly the most underrated Rhone blend made in the US. #beckmen #santaynez
Sep 8th, 2017
The 2017 Cuvee le Bec, Steve Beckmen's red Rhone blend, is a tasty entry-level offering in this range. Lifted floral and spice notes add character to this flavorful, juicy red. A burst of sweet red/purplish berry fruit punctuates the finish. The 2017 is a bit fresher and more floral than it has been in the past. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2019)
The 2017 Cuvee le Bec, Steve Beckmen's red Rhone blend, is a tasty entry-level offering in this range. Lifted floral and spice notes add character to this flavorful, juicy red. A burst of sweet red/purplish berry fruit punctuates the finish. The 2017 is a bit fresher and more floral than it has been in the past. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2019)
1 person found it helpfulSep 26th, 2019
Great wine in the $20 range from Los Olivos. Fruit forward and ORGANIC!
Great wine in the $20 range from Los Olivos. Fruit forward and ORGANIC!
1 person found it helpfulMar 27th, 2015
Pours sangria in color. ON THE NOSE: Violets and red berries with a slight alcohol burn. ON THE PALATE: black cherry. Medium (-) body and short finish. Not a complex wine, but not meant for storing. Drink young.
Pours sangria in color. ON THE NOSE: Violets and red berries with a slight alcohol burn. ON THE PALATE: black cherry. Medium (-) body and short finish. Not a complex wine, but not meant for storing. Drink young.
Jan 29th, 2017
This is a fun Rhone blend, and Steve is right: the Counoise really brings the room together!
This is a fun Rhone blend, and Steve is right: the Counoise really brings the room together!
May 3rd, 2016
Cherry, strawberry jams, sweet spices, 15% lac so a little bit heat on the action, otherwise it's good. 2013 vintage
Cherry, strawberry jams, sweet spices, 15% lac so a little bit heat on the action, otherwise it's good. 2013 vintage
May 1st, 2016
Gorgeously primary ripe fruit. Tangy ripe berries and a hint of fragrant sandstony gravel. Not complex but smooth, balanced, and fun. I would love to say this is a great every night dinner type wine but it's a bit expensive for that. Still, I like it a lot.
Gorgeously primary ripe fruit. Tangy ripe berries and a hint of fragrant sandstony gravel. Not complex but smooth, balanced, and fun. I would love to say this is a great every night dinner type wine but it's a bit expensive for that. Still, I like it a lot.
Nov 17th, 2015
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
