Carter Cellars

LA BAM Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.814 ratings
9.71 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.7

On the nose, bright fruit floral nose. LThe florals were stunning in all the 16’s we tasted. Dark currants & cassis, gummy cola quality. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, bay leaf, dark raspberries, creamy raspberries and poached strawberries. Dark rich soils, melted dark chocolate, stones nice baking spices, dark spice, new leather, crush rocks with beautiful, fresh dark florals.

The body is fuller than the others but, not quite full. It glides smoothly over the palate with thick, round chewy meaty tannins. Bigger structure & tension yet still well balanced. Dark currants & cassis, gummy cola quality. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, bay leaf, dark raspberries, creamy raspberries and poached strawberries. Dark rich soils, melted dark chocolate, stones nice baking spices, dark spice, new leather, crush rocks with beautiful, fresh dark florals. The acidity is fantastic. Long, big structure, well, balanced, elegant, rich, beautiful finish.

Photos of, Carter Winery and tasting room, outside stainless steel tanks, another one of Marks wife’s beautiful art pieces hanging in their barrel room and their tasting bar.

On the nose, bright fruit floral nose. LThe florals were stunning in all the 16’s we tasted. Dark currants & cassis, gummy cola quality. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, bay leaf, dark raspberries, creamy raspberries and poached strawberries. Dark rich soils, melted dark chocolate, stones nice baking spices, dark spice, new leather, crush rocks with beautiful, fresh dark florals.

The body is fuller than the others but, not quite full. It glides smoothly over the palate with thick, round chewy meaty tannins. Bigger structure & tension yet still well balanced. Dark currants & cassis, gummy cola quality. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, bay leaf, dark raspberries, creamy raspberries and poached strawberries. Dark rich soils, melted dark chocolate, stones nice baking spices, dark spice, new leather, crush rocks with beautiful, fresh dark florals. The acidity is fantastic. Long, big structure, well, balanced, elegant, rich, beautiful finish.

Photos of, Carter Winery and tasting room, outside stainless steel tanks, another one of Marks wife’s beautiful art pieces hanging in their barrel room and their tasting bar.

Aug 20th, 2018
Joe Flo

WOW 🍷🍷

WOW 🍷🍷

May 7th, 2022
Joe Flo

Very nice dark fruit blackberries, nice cherry hint of blueberry but not fruit bomb nice silky tannins shit hit a 10 within a year or two

Very nice dark fruit blackberries, nice cherry hint of blueberry but not fruit bomb nice silky tannins shit hit a 10 within a year or two

Oct 1st, 2021
Paul T HB

Yeah its that good,
Wagyu Ribeye Tuesday just to have an excuse to open another 2016,

Yeah its that good,
Wagyu Ribeye Tuesday just to have an excuse to open another 2016,

Sep 29th, 2021
Paul T HB

Not the fruit bomb I was expecting, great bottle. I’ve had it before but couldn’t remember🤷🏼‍♂️. If memory serves me correct Mike Smith no longer makes Carter, its Russell Bevan now.
I have never had a Bevan that will out live this bottle,

Not the fruit bomb I was expecting, great bottle. I’ve had it before but couldn’t remember🤷🏼‍♂️. If memory serves me correct Mike Smith no longer makes Carter, its Russell Bevan now.
I have never had a Bevan that will out live this bottle,

Sep 19th, 2021
Wade Chambers

Big, rich, and beautiful! Long finish...

Big, rich, and beautiful! Long finish...

Nov 30th, 2019
Jason and Jennie

wow

Nov 30th, 2019
Paul T HB

🙄 forgot I already tried this, very good but wanted something new🤷🏼‍♂️ oh well

🙄 forgot I already tried this, very good but wanted something new🤷🏼‍♂️ oh well

Jul 5th, 2019
Paul T HB

If only I could get my hands on the 16 La Verdad, but this will do,
2016 Myriads & Carter’s
@Mike Smith are all fantastic!
3-4 hour decant recommended to truly enjoy

If only I could get my hands on the 16 La Verdad, but this will do,
2016 Myriads & Carter’s
@Mike Smith are all fantastic!
3-4 hour decant recommended to truly enjoy

May 26th, 2019
Joe Flo

Joe had this 2 months ago

Joe had this 2 months ago

Oct 29th, 2024