2007 Vintage Reviews

2007 Special Selected Late Harvest Botrytis Sémillon, Alexander Valley

Score: 96

“This is one of the best dessert wines available from California. It’s dazzlingly rich and sweet in orange jam, apricot, honey, buttered cinnamon toast and créme brûlée flavors. The intense sweetness is perfectly balanced with crisp acidity, and the wine despite its sweetness accomplishes the miracle of finishing dry and clean. The grapes are 100% Sémillon.” –S.H.

“Buying Guide” Wine Enthusiast Magazine, June 2011

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon

Score: 93

“Intense and concentrated, with a stylish mix of cedar, espresso, currant, blackberry, sandalwood and black licorice flavors. Pure, ripe, full-bodied and focused, with a long, lingering finish that keeps repeating the berry and sandalwood themes. Best from 2012 through 2014. 198 cases made.” –James Laube

“2007 Napa Cabernets” Wine Spectator, July 26, 2010

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Score: 96

“A stunningly good Cabernet. Just dazzling in sheer delicious fruit, yet wonderfully structured. So smooth and velvety, flooding the mouth with layers of blackberries, black cherries, cassis, chocolate, mint, spice and toast. The tannins are thrilling, being firm and soft at the same time. The vineyard sourcing was Star, in Rutherford, and Stagecoach, on Atlas Peak, with a few drops from Beckstoffer To Kalon. Very great now, and should develop over the next 10 years.” –S.H.

“Buying Guide” Wine Enthusiast Magazine, June 2011

Score: 92

“Complex and layered, showing spicy herb, currant, blackberry and spice flavors, with touches of cedar and dill. Full-bodied, supple, graceful, stylish and focused, ending with a long, soothing, persistent finish. Best from 2011 through 2018. 480 cases made.” –James Laube

“15 2007 Napa Cabernets” Wine Spectator, August 16, 2010