This wine is nothing short of exceptional, captivating the senses from the first pour. It opens with an enchanting bouquet of ripe blueberries, blackberries, and blackcurrants, harmoniously complemented by luscious black cherries and delicate floral notes of violets. Rich pipe tobacco and hints of savory herbs and charcoal provide intriguing depth, while a distinct graphite character adds a mineral complexity that elevates the aromatic profile. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and refined, boasting a ripe, sweet core enveloped in a dense, concentrated texture that is incredibly pure. Its opulent and luxurious character is beautifully balanced, leading to a lengthy, memorable finish that reveals layers of dark fruit, floral notes, and lingering mineral nuances. This stunning wine showcases remarkable potential for aging, promising to evolve beautifully for years to come. ~98 International Wine Report

The Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon was fermented in a large oak tank for 20 months in 76% new French oak. It leads with the site's characteristic dusty mineral and spice notes, layered with red-toned fruits, sandalwood, and tobacco. One of the most polished wines of the vintage, it offers a wonderfully suave and silky texture, with supple tannins carrying red and black-toned fruit—the purity and density of the fruit build in length and freshness, revealing more with each sip. Exotic brown spices emerge, along with subtle cola notes reflecting the warmth of the vintage, while maple-laced dried herbs introduce a bright, lifted sweetness that never feels cloying. Perfectly balanced and exceptionally polished, this vintage offers a touch more generous fruit concentration than the 2021, yet the tannins are so beautifully sculpted that it stands confidently alongside its predecessor. The dark-fruited mineral character extends through the lengthy finish, leaving an impression of finesse and depth. ~97 Decanter

Black fruit, scorched earth, smoked tobacco, and chocolate notes all define the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard from Lithology, and it's full-bodied, has a supple, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Almost all varietal (there's a tiny splash of Cabernet Franc) aged in 76% new French oak, it's brilliant today yet should benefit from just a few years in the cellar, and I see no reason it shouldn't evolve for 10-15 years if well stored. ~96 Jeb Dunnuck

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Dr. Crane Vineyard is terrific. It offers lovely breadth and resonance, especially for the year. Red-toned fruit, leather, spice, tobacco and incense run through. There's a bit of edginess in the tannin, but otherwise, the wine's balance is excellent. The decision to bring this fruit in on September 3, ahead of the monster heat wave, paid off. This could turn out to be quite good. ~94 Vinous, Antonio Galloni