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DAY 1, SESSION 1 rich and dense, ripe and structured; long and showing astounding concentration; ine tannic structure. 96 presented by Todd Alexander, Winemaker 1999 St. Supéry Cabernet Sauvignon, Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Smooth, spicy, bright, clean and juicy; elegant and minerally with black currant and spice; smoky and long. 91 presented by Michael Scholz, Winemaker 1999 Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District Fresh and tangy with mocha and cocoa; juicy and fresh plum fruit; dense and elegant. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec. 94 presented by Michael Beaulac, Winemaker 2002 Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, SOLO Dense and ripe with rich chocolate; juicy and long with rich plum and spice; smooth, sweet cherry fruit and intense lavors. 93 presented by Jon Emmerich, Winemaker 2002 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon, Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Lush and spicy with density and herbs and lovely perfume; stylish, ripe, sweet fruit; mature, lovely and balanced; polished tannins and smooth texture. 93 presented by Phillip Corallo-Titus, Winemaker 2001 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon, Kronos Vineyard Firm and structured with vibrant, lovely acidity; racy, pure and juicy; vivid, tangy fruit. 95 presented by Cathy Corison, Winemaker/ Proprietor 2002 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Spicy with ripe plum; smooth textured and lush, with rich and intense lavors. 90 2005 Spring Mountain Vineyard, Elivette, Estate Grown, Spring Mountain District Smooth and juicy with pure, racy fruit; tangy, powerful and elegant; complex and balanced; lovely. 94 presented by Jac Cole, Winemaker 2007 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Smooth and ripe with great acidity; elegant, long and balanced; lovely, precise and spicy. 93 2005 Frank Family Vineyards Winston Hill Red Wine, Winston Hill Vineyard, Rutherford Smooth and balanced; ripe and juicy with gorgeous 106 / the tasting panel / january 2013 ANDY BECKSTOFFER TRIBUTE Introduced by Andy Beckstoffer 2004 Macauley Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Deep and rich with chocolate and mocha; juicy and showing black fruit, intensity and great texture; lovely, tangy acidity plus toast and spice. 93 presented by Mac Watson & Kirk Venge, Proprietors 2009 Bacio Divino Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Janzen, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Juicy and generous; forward, opulent, elegant, big and lush with a core of tangy acidity; smooth, vivid, pure and expressive. 95 presented by Kyle Janzen, Principal 2009 TOR Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 337, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Rich and lovely with smooth vanilla notes; intense and deep, long and creamy with gorgeous plum and spicy berries; expressive and elegant, very lovely. 95 presented by Tor Kenward, Proprietor 2010 Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, The O.G., Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Silky and pure with a core of tannin with plum and chocolate; juicy with vanilla and spice; rich and elegant; gorgeous. 95 presented by Mike Smith, Winemaker 2010 12C Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Dense and rich with chocolate and spice; smooth red plum, raspberry; feminine. 94 presented by Mike Smith, Winemaker 2010 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer Dr Crane . Vineyard Dense, ripe and rich with plum; supple, long and lush. 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot. 93 presented by Todd Graff, Winemaker 2006 Cardinale Silky and rich; dense and complex with lovely style and inesse; spicy and intense. 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot. 93 presented by Christopher Carpenter, Winemaker 2007 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder Juicy and deep; powerful, rich, long and stunning; ripe and intense with minerals, chocolate and spice, black cherry and cassis. 96 presented by Christopher Carpenter, Winemaker blueberries, blackberries, smoke and minerals; lush, soft tannins; elegant and seamless. 94 presented by Mike Smith, Winemaker 2009 Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer Dr Crane . Vineyard Juicy, bright and racy but quite big; lush, balanced lavors with a long elegant complex inish. 8% Petit Verdot. 94 presented by Juan Mercado,Proprietor 2009 Paul Hobbs Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer Dr Crane . Vineyard Juicy and intense with balance; edgy and tight with blueberry, cassis and chocolate; stunning and elegant, structured and long. 96 2010 Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon North Juicy and bright with tangy blackberry, licorice and racy acidity; brisk and intense with silky texture and great inesse; amazing. 95 presented by Jaime Dowell, Assistant Winemaker 2009 Morlet Cabernet Sauvignon, Coeur de Vallee, Beckstoffer To Kalon, Oakville Juicy and rich with spice and elegant lavors of chocolate, blackberry and soft herbs; complex, tangy, lush and smooth.78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc 95 presented by Luc Morlet, Winemaker & Proprietor 2009 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Georges III Vineyard Rich, luscious and sweet; dense plum and blackberry; stunning notes of tea, spice and ripe berry; generous and dense. 98 DAY 2, SESSION 1 Chandon Blanc de Noirs (from the 1988 harvest) Rich and yeasty, smoky and crisp; dry and complex; toasted brioche, apple fruit; long and balanced. 93 presented and disgorged on the spot by Tom Tiburzi, Winemaker 2002 Ramey Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard Lush and creamy; rich, tropical fruit with elegance and depth; lovely and long with ine structure. 92 2006 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Rich and creamy with toasty notes; ripe and tropical fruit; long and lush. 91