TN: Mike Smith Strikes Again! 2012 Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

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I know the Pobega crew is enjoying a Mike Smith wine dinner this evening so I thought I would get the party started on the West Coast by popping a new label that Mike is the winemaker for. Damn, he just gets it. Another relative bargain Napa Cab to look for.
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  • 2012 Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (6/25/2014)
    Got an early sample of this after bottling from Mike. Another Mike Smith Cabernet Sauvignon? Yup! A blend of Kennefick Ranch and McGah fruit. Going on 4 hrs of air right now. This is painfully young but has developed nicely since opening. Deep dark purple color. Nose is chock full of black olive, dark berry fruit and French oak. The palate is signature Mike Smith with rich black and red fruit, great depth, and balance. The acidity is fairly bright at this point and pierces through all the fruit. Mid palate shows some flinty minerality and it sports a juicy, spicy, chalky finish. Not sure of the release price but was told it would be in the 55-60ish range. Reminds me a lot of the '12 Myriad Napa Valley blend. Real nice drink for the dollar. Release is in the Fall.

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You nailed it. Maybe a bit more boisterous than the Myriad Napa though. What an amazing wine for an amazing price.

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Mike, we are going to need more feedback than that…

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That was enough for me to sign up for the mailing list. Maybe Mike will pop one for us when we see him in 5 weeks!!!

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I’m going to try to sneak over the hill and pop in you you guys. Mike told me what day you are coming. [cheers.gif]

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I certainly hope you do!!!

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I’ll shill here. Amber Denny is the sister of a close friend of mine and colleague at work. I’ve had the pleasure of sharing a number of bottles of wine with Matt Denny, who together with Amber owns the project. They’re wonderful folks, down to earth, and fun to share a bottle of wine with. They were telling me about their project about a year ago and mentioned they had Mike Smith making their wines. I shot out of my chair at that note and have been looking forward to their release.

Glad to see it getting some good press.