(BECKMEN CUVEE LE BEC) #1; COLOR-dark red; NOSE-more traditional Rhone; nice spiciness; little barley action; some dirty rocks, green pepper, radish; blackberry jam; nice; TASTE-very nice; very CDP-like; very creamy on the mouthfeel; a little Oak; venison/leather component; little George Brett pine tar action; little basil leaf component, hint of Olive Oil; I like this wine..quite complex; some tannins; this is a BIG wine; bringing a lot of thunder for $14; a little New World and dry on the finish, but alot happening on the mouthfeel; blackberries; RP-88; GV-90
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By Josh Raynolds
(Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee Le Bec Santa Ynez Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.November/December 2007, IWC Issue #135, (See more on Vinous...)