Carter Cellars Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard ‘La Verdad’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Carter Cellars Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard ‘La Verdad’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is an extraordinarily rich, intense, and muscular full-bodied red wine produced by Carter Cellars. Crafted by winemaker Russell Bevan from low-yielding, stressed vines planted on the famous gravelly soils of the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard in St. Helena, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits an inky purple-black color. The nose presents seductive aromas of ripe black cherries, cassis, and blueberries accompanied by nuances of violet, graphite, dark chocolate, and subtle tobacco leaf. On the palate, it delivers massive concentration, showing layers of dark fruit, scorched earth, and mineral complexity supported by ultra-fine, velvety tannins and a exceptionally long, seamless finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs superbly with prime bone-in ribeye steak, braised beef short ribs, roasted venison, grilled lamb chops, and rich mushroom dishes.

98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Perhaps a more classic expression of Las Piedras than La Bam, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard La Verdad showcases breathtaking scents of crushed stone, pencil shavings, dried herbs, black cherries and cassis. There's lovely purity and richness in this full-bodied wine, which flows effortlessly across the palate in a wave of suppleness, then turns velvety on the lengthy finish.