2010 Beckmen Vineyards ‘Cuvée Le Bec,’ Santa Ynez Valley
Nearly opaque, purple-plum in color, this wine is a classic Rhone varietal blend. Longer hang time (the majority of the fruit was harvested in the last half of November 2010) resulted in softer, mature tannins. Pepper-laced black and blue fruits waft from the glass, joined by wisps of paraffin and lavender. Mouth-filling, it shows sweet fruit with an earthy bass note. This wine a delight to drink on its own, but would be spectacular with a spit-roasted leg of lamb. A Wine Lines Value Vino.
MSRP: $18 (July 2012)
Wine Lines rating: 90
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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