Marked by notes of mint and dusty earth, plus plenty of dark-berried fruit, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard is a ripe, rich wine, imbued with ample concentration and weight. Yes, it's full-bodied and tannic but also soft and plush, those smoothly buffed tannins leaving a velvety trail on the palate that lingers easily on the lengthy finish.

Pumps out solid plum sauce, melted black licorice and blackberry preserve flavors, along with hints of sweet bay leaf and roasted apple wood. This has a loamy tug through the finish, too. A strapping Cabernet.