2022 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena 3pk 3x750ml

~ 99 The Wine Independent

~99 The Wine Palate

A big, bold, ripe-tasting wine with maximum fruit flavors and a full body. Rich blackberries, dried blueberries, baked cherries, vanilla bean, cream and cassis on the palate. Almost sweet in expression, folding extravagant flavors inside soft, lavish tannins. Drink now or hold. ~ 97 James Suckling

A big, muscular wine, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard is loaded with black cherry fruit and graced by hints of dark chocolate and mocha. It's the last vintage to include a smidgeon of Petit Verdot (4%), a full-bodied, richly tannic but ripe effort, with a long, harmonious finish. ~ 96 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Another wine showing a fresher, juicy style, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard comes from unquestionably one of the finest vineyards in Napa Valley. This deep purple-hued effort offers a lively nose of ripe plums, chocolate, violets, and graphite, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate with fine, nicely integrated tannins, terrific overall balance, and outstanding length. It's a touch more reserved compared to the To Kalon, so give bottles a few years. It should evolve gracefully through at least 2037. ~ 96 Jeb Dunnuck

The Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon opens with black-toned fruits and cola notes, complemented by sweet cedar. Medium-bodied on the palate, it features fine-grained tannins and impressive length. However, give it time, and the wine transforms in the glass with air. Gains fullness and structure, with the dark fruit deepening and more Dr. Crane mineral tension coming out in spades. ~ 95 Decanter

Lifted and vibrant, with rose petal, lavender and blood orange and bright acidity on the close. Among the best in Realm's 2022 lineup. Drink 2027-2037. ~ 95 Vinous Media