The 2022 vintage was a year of contrasts. A September heat wave pushed many vineyards to ripen early while some, including Georges III, handled the heat wave well due to its deep soils and the excellent farming practices of the Beckstoffer Vineyards team. The heat ripened the grapes while these old vines remained strong and allowed us to hang into late October at moderate brix levels. F-block was again the star and comprises most of this Cabernet Sauvignon. The classic Rutherford Dust profile shines in the wine’s layers of dark cherry, blackberry, earth and mocha flavors.
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International Wine Report
"Radiating a luminous ruby-purple core edged with a vivid magenta hue, The 2022 Beckstoffer Vineyard George III Cabernet Sauvignon captivates from the first glance. The bouquet brims with luscious black currants, cocoa-dusted herbs, graphite shavings, and delicate violets. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it unveils a seamless texture with concentrated flavors, supported by finely woven tannins and a polished structure. Notes of cedar and crushed berries add depth, while its vibrant energy speaks to the vintage's character. Already expressive with youthful precision, this wine promises to develop beautifully over the next decade and beyond." - Jeremy Young, International Wine Report
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Owen Bargreen
"The really good 2022 Sojourn Cellars ‘Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III’ Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from this famed Napa site first planted in 1895 by Mrs. Thomas Rutherford. It comes off deeply perfumed, evoking pencil lead and sandalwood tones on the nose alongside allspice dusted black fruits and tar accents. The palate is plush and refined with a silky texture and generous mouthfeel. Gorgeous now, enjoy over the next ten to fifteen years" - Owen Bargreen
Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III
Rutherford, Napa Valley
Sojourn is honored to source fruit from Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III, a famed property developed by winemaking pioneer Georges de Latour in 1928 and cultivated by the legendary Andre Tschelistcheff.