Dear Oenophile,
Remember the "Miracle on Ice"? In the 1980 Olympics, the USA men's hockey team upset the Russian team completely unexpectedly, as the Russians were widely considered the greatest team in the world by a wide margin, and then went on for a gold medal. Here comes the metaphor. For years, I had Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon as my "no-brainer, screaming bargain, under-$20" Napa Cab that CRUSHED all the competition, hands down. I put it on a very high pedestal. I never really expected another. Today, the champion has been felled.
Enter Tuck Beckstoffer. Beckstoffer...hm, I've heard that somewhere...many of you know Beckstoffer as synonymous with some of Napa Valleys most legendary and highly regarded vineyards. Tuck, son of Andy Beckstoffer, very quietly started making wines a few years ago with one incredible guy by the name of Ken Juhasz. Yup, of Auteur fame. Getting the picture? There's so many reasons to buy cases of this wine, I think I need to summarize them succinctly rather than filling up this page with more rambling.
- A small-production, proprietary red wine that blows away the competition in its price range
- We only have 30 cases to sell and will sell out today.
- Well under $20! JUST $239 A CASE! I mean, c'mon. It's perfect!
- Ken Juhasz, artisan winemaker and owner of Auteur, the awesome pinot and chard powerhouse, making the wines
- Tuck Beckstoffer and his impeccable, diverse and greatly-in-demand vineyards. 75% Cabernet, 15% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah
- Small production...this wine is unlikely to be found outside of a few CA retailers (like us!)
- From the excellent 2007 vintage, CA appellation but 98% Napa fruit.
- IN STOCK IN ONE WEEK, ready to ship ground for $9.00 a case!
- Did I mention under $20?
- Hugely approachable, friendly, deep, complex, bright, and spicy
2007 THE SUM
$18.95!
$227 A CASE! best price
in the country....Will sell out
today, please let us know...
When Tuck came by the warehouse a few weeks ago to discuss this project
(his office is down the road by Dean+Deluca) we were stunned by all the
killer stuff he has in the pipeline. THE SUM represents a blend
of various parts that work harmoniously together and he priced it to
bring joy to the face of just about anyone. My tasting notes:
"Big nose. Cherries, black cherries, sandalwood, plums, even sweet
peaches?, spearmint, baking spice. Palate is round, soft, balanced, long
with a touch of oak kick. Young, drinks great now, better in a
year....killer price...
Don't miss this incredible deal
while it lasts!! Cheers -- Stefan
