The Debate
Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
I have been saving the three 2013 The Debate bottlings to open at the same time with close friends, but alas, COVID strikes again. I love the concept behind The Debate, and had hoped to truly get to dissect the differences between the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Beckstoffer To Kalon, and Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper vineyards. A few months ago the doctor crane absolutely blew me away and I would have given that a 9.8 probably. This bottling was also quite impressive. Such purity of fruit, it knew exactly who it was and what it was bringing to the table. More specific notes another time. If only the price point didn’t demand such a commitment($250 per bottle x3!) then I would purchase multiple sets every year in order to be able to go through this exercise.
I have been saving the three 2013 The Debate bottlings to open at the same time with close friends, but alas, COVID strikes again. I love the concept behind The Debate, and had hoped to truly get to dissect the differences between the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Beckstoffer To Kalon, and Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper vineyards. A few months ago the doctor crane absolutely blew me away and I would have given that a 9.8 probably. This bottling was also quite impressive. Such purity of fruit, it knew exactly who it was and what it was bringing to the table. More specific notes another time. If only the price point didn’t demand such a commitment($250 per bottle x3!) then I would purchase multiple sets every year in order to be able to go through this exercise.
Jul 3rd, 2020