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2016 Kata Ghost Dog Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/25/2019 - TX SOMM wrote: 94 pointsBrilliant Wine--young but already drinking fantastic. Enticing color when poured into the glass, this 50/50 Cab Sav and Petite Sirah showcases the best of both powerhouse grapes. Complex aromas and extremely savory on the palate, the finish on this Kata wine is long and distinctive. Enjoy now through 2030+. |
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2013 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
3/31/2024 - Theodore S Butts Likes this wine: NREaster lunch with lamb loin and Murray Gray beef tenderloin. |
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2016 Kata Ghost Dog Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/11/2024 - Mtnmd1 Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis started out great from PnP and hit its stride after an hour of air. The blueberry unctuousnes of the PS melds perfectly with the fruit of the cab sauv. Fantastic! Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
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2/10/2024 - Bob23 Likes this wine: 95 pointsSo good. Unmistakably Napa in its lushness, but impeccable balance. |
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2016 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
12/21/2023 - blarmston Likes this wine: 95 pointsgot a six pack of this on K&L auction for a steal. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (7) |
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11/21/2023 - jcampano Likes this wine: 98 pointsWhat a perfectly balanced wine. Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, black cherry and licorice with an array of flavors that evolved with every sip. I will be looking to purchase more of this wine if I can find it. |
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2016 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
11/14/2023 - jshufelt wrote: 90 pointsDecanted one hour before service. In the glass, dark saturated purple. On the nose, dried currants and potpourri. On the palate, equal parts currants, blueberries, and a grapey note reminiscent of Welch's grape juice - a fruit bomb note, to be sure, and not in a good way. The midpalate shows youthful structure, followed by assertive tannins on the finish. Given the Beckstoffer pedigree, not at all what I expected; I hope this is just an awkward phase. |
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2013 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
9/5/2023 - ghanbai Likes this wine: 95 pointsShared with David Feau and Patricia at Providence |
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2017 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
9/10/2023 - goonar182 Likes this wine: 91 pointsNot enjoyable for a Beckstoffer- seems a bit acidic. Pleasant on the nose, but subdued fruit. Good purple color. I guess I expected better. I have a feeling that it may not get any better. We will see!! |
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2016 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
8/18/2023 - tony.domenico1@gmail.com Likes this wine: 95 pointsDrinking well. Tannins are integrated. Still young, but approachable now. I like it |
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2016 Kata Ghost Dog Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/30/2023 - Decanting Queen Likes this wine: 92 pointsDeer Valley Palooza in 3 stages with Mark1npt and Agelvis; 6/25/2023-7/1/2023 (8,100 ft): Vitaminy nose, dark purple color and dark fruit to match. Baking chocolate on the palate, cotton ball texture. Some baking type spices. I liked this, but I think I would like it better with a little more age . |
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2016 Kata Ghost Dog Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/1/2023 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 92 pointsA 50-50 mix of Petite Sirah and Cab.....my first ever of Kata. Did not realize this was from the Bourn Vineyard, til just now when going to post this note. This is very dark purple/opaque in the glass. There is a bit of that multi vitamin smell on the nose even after a 3-4 hour decant. However, the nose is redeemed by the wonderfully strong violets! The palate is very much dominated by the black flavor profile of the Petite Sirah fruit at this point, with broad drying tannins and a rather short finish. It's hard to see or feel much other than that in this wine and I personally find PSirah a very one-dimensional grape. While this wine is very well made, it just doesn't float my boat as much as all the other wines we've had. I don't know if this is solely because of the grape or if it's that Bourn has always been my least favorite of the Beck vineyards? No matter the winery/maker, Bourn has just never had a flavor profile that floated my boat. I literally haven't bought a Bourn wine from anyone in 10 years, now. I just don't know what it is about this vineyard. This bottle a 91 for the pretty violet nose and the quality winemaking to me. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (8) |
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2016 Kata Ghost Dog Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/30/2023 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 94 pointsFour hour decant. Deep dark electric purple magenta color. Intense violet, multivitamin, and boysenberry. Dry, cottony palate. Firm tannins on the longish finish. 50% CS and 50% PV |
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2014 Kata Ghost Dog Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/10/2023 - wendyinwlv wrote: 80 pointsMaybe this is past its prime :( The best thing about the bottle is the label! Rather monotone and short on the tongue. Not worth the amount we paid for it. If got it, drink it now. |
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2015 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
5/27/2023 - bigdogsteve Likes this wine: 97 pointsAn exceptional bottle. Still young at 8 yrs, and dominant. Beautiful back fruit with well structured soft and complex tannins. Notes of vanilla and cassis with a balance that’s incredibly pleasing. An outstanding wine. |
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2013 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
5/5/2023 - happy712 Likes this wine: 95 pointsDecanted 5 hours. Elegant mix of plum, forest, vegetables. Very smooth, not at all overpowering. Goes with steak/chicken/lamb. |
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2017 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
4/23/2023 - sonodoc Likes this wine: 96 pointsDark and rich. Red, blue and black fruits. Soft tannins, and so I would never have guessed it had 10% Petite Sirah with it being fairly young. Smooth, well balanced, with a long finish. |
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2017 Kata Ghost Dog Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/17/2023 - eschuldt wrote: 95 pointsGreat easy drinker, ready to go. |
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2017 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
3/15/2023 - eschuldt wrote: 94 pointsStill a forward fruit profile, some structure to balance it out but over time not seeing the complexity I’d hope might develop. |
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2016 Kata Ghost Dog Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/24/2023 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 92 pointsNo notes. Wine needs a min of hour decant to begin to showcase its goods. Great mouthfeel, flavor profile and structre. Fun unusual mix of 50% Petit Syrah & 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Nothing exceptional but was enjoyable. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
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2/15/2023 - jimyeni Likes this wine: 93 pointsWife found it a bit flabby, I felt the nose was like perfume (after an hour in the decanter) and it was like silk on the palate. I agree a bit more acid would have helped this a lot. |
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2013 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
2/13/2023 - ozziewine Likes this wine: NRGave this a 96 back in June 2019 and that still applies. |
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2014 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
11/26/2022 - markcic Likes this wine: 94 pointsOpened 4 hours in advance of our dinner at the club. The nose was fruit with a hint of chocolate. The palate was blackberry, blueberry, cassis, wood and hints of chocolate leading to a long finish. We drank against a 2014 Pahlmeyer and my guests were equally divided as to which was the better wine. It was the first time I have ever tried a Kata wine and I was impressed. My personal favorite of the evening. |
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2013 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
11/25/2022 - EricU Likes this wine: 95 pointsAn excellent cali style cab. Have to be in the mood for that, which I was. |
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2013 Kata Beckstoffer Bourn VineyardSt. Helena Red Blend more |
11/12/2022 - Cow Town wrote: flawedDang. Wine had seeped up the cork on all sides - red cork everywhere. Oxidized and stewed. Too bad. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
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