By Beckmen Vineyards
Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee Le Bec Santa Ynez Red Blend 2022 Rated 92WE EDITORS CHOICE
Description
Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee Le Bec Santa Ynez Red Blend 2022
Beckmen Vineyards' 2022 Cuvee Le Bec is a Rhone-style red blend from California's Santa Ynez Valley. This vintage combines vibrant fruit flavors with complexity, offering a well-rounded and elegant wine.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Enticing scents of baked berry, cinnamon, mace, and wood.
- Palate: Brisk plum and cinnamon flavors, undercut by clay, dust, and fine tannins, leading to a lively and balanced mouthfeel.
- Finish: Juicy and clean, with a lengthy finish that carries the flavors onward.
Food Pairing Suggestions
This versatile red blend pairs well with a variety of dishes, including:
- Grilled meats such as lamb or beef
- Hearty stews
- Aged cheeses
Additional Information
The 2022 Cuvee Le Bec exemplifies Beckmen Vineyards' commitment to crafting high-quality, approachable wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Santa Ynez Valley.
PAIR IT WITH
How To Serve
- Neat or over a single large ice cube to preserve smoothness.
- Garnish with a dried orange slice or cinnamon stick.
- Try it in a Reposado Paloma: grapefruit soda, lime, pinch of salt.
- Or in a Vanilla Old Fashioned: tequila, agave, bitters, orange peel.