Becklyn Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.4115 ratings
9.418 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Brian Tuite

Killing it. Ripe dark Calistoga fruit, cedar and graphite, great balance, soft tannins, a touch of bell pepper on the back end. And it’s only a ‘17.

Killing it. Ripe dark Calistoga fruit, cedar and graphite, great balance, soft tannins, a touch of bell pepper on the back end. And it’s only a ‘17.

Jun 20th, 2020
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Dark purplish ruby red. Dark nose coated with oak, blackberries and Asian five spice. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Dark palate with bright acidity and layers of savoy spices, baking spices, blackberries and a little bit blue too. Long finish. Drink till 2028.

Dark purplish ruby red. Dark nose coated with oak, blackberries and Asian five spice. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Dark palate with bright acidity and layers of savoy spices, baking spices, blackberries and a little bit blue too. Long finish. Drink till 2028.

Jan 13th, 2019
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Deep and dark purplish red. Dark and rich nose with cinnamon, blackberries, cassis, and dark flowers. Medium plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Lush and rich on the palate starting out a little perfumey then followed up with dark cassis, currants, anise, and baking spices. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2028. (93+)

Deep and dark purplish red. Dark and rich nose with cinnamon, blackberries, cassis, and dark flowers. Medium plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Lush and rich on the palate starting out a little perfumey then followed up with dark cassis, currants, anise, and baking spices. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2028. (93+)

Apr 4th, 2018
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

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

Deep and dark purple. A bit mute to start on the nose but definitely filled with a cloud of dark fruits and dark spices. A touch of black raspberries poking through. Medium plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Rich and lush palate with cinnamon, brown sugar, black fruits and anise. Long and lingering finish. Lovely and will continue to purchase these. Drink till 2028. (93+)

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

Deep and dark purple. A bit mute to start on the nose but definitely filled with a cloud of dark fruits and dark spices. A touch of black raspberries poking through. Medium plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Rich and lush palate with cinnamon, brown sugar, black fruits and anise. Long and lingering finish. Lovely and will continue to purchase these. Drink till 2028. (93+)

Feb 10th, 2018
Brian Tuite

Such a baby

Such a baby

Dec 22nd, 2017
Brian Tuite

I had to! Notes forthcoming.

I had to! Notes forthcoming.

2 people found it helpfulDec 5th, 2015
Jake Rubash

Another great one from @Mike Smith. Curious to hear your thoughts on how you think this compares to the '15 Myriad NV... we have yet to try a bottle but I remember the pour you gave us in August being very good

Another great one from @Mike Smith. Curious to hear your thoughts on how you think this compares to the '15 Myriad NV... we have yet to try a bottle but I remember the pour you gave us in August being very good

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2017
Matthew Denny

Sorry to brag but it's a 10 Mike Smith on the new 2013 cab

Sorry to brag but it's a 10 Mike Smith on the new 2013 cab

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2015
Brian Tuite

Another Mike Smith Cab to look for in the Fall. https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1867286

Another Mike Smith Cab to look for in the Fall. https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1867286

1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2014
Brent Clayton

Yeah, no.

Yeah, no.

Feb 10th, 2016