KYSELA PERE ET FILS, LTD.

"Aromas of ripe blackberries and blueberries with cloves, vanilla, hazelnuts and moist earth. Medium- to full-bodied, wide and refined with polished tannins and juicy, mellow character. Lightly chewy at the end. Drink or hold."

- James Suckling (June 4th 2023), 92 pts

"The wine’s aromatics are an aerial circus, with cherry cola, vanilla and violets joining a meaty bacon fat note. This is light-bodied fare, with plush tannins and flavors like cherries and black tea. - Michael Alberty"

- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (August/September 2023), 90 pts

- Wine & Spirits (December 2023), 90 pts

"It’s not often that I employ the word delightful to describe a cabernet sauvignon wine — like, never! — but the Beckstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, from Washington state’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA, is so fresh, clean and sprightly that it’s irresistible. The color is a pure and wholly transparent ruby-magenta hue; aromas of raspberries and loganberries are highlighted with notes of heather, cedar and ground cumin, with a few moments in the glass unfurling sly and wild, musky and dusty elements — there’s a touch of honed flint and graphite; the wine is quite dry but juicy, lively and engaging to the palate; black and blue fruit flavors feel lithe and winsome, a bit feral though nominally tamed by moderate tannins and just a touch of spicy French and American oak. At 13.7 percent alcohol, it’s eminently drinkable, also, as it happens, vegan-friendly. Production was 1,500 cases. I rate it Excellent, especially for its lovely individuality. At about $20, you could reasonably make it your house red for the next year or so. - Fredric KOEPPEL"

- Bigger than Your Head (December 15th 2022), EXCELLENT

"The aromatics are an exotic combination of orange essential oil, cigar box, clove spice and a cherry-phosphate soda. It has a medium-bodied palate, with integrated tannins, a nice bit of acidity and flavors such as black cherry, roasted cacao nibs and a savory meaty quality. This is an impressive wine for a modest price. Best Buy. - Michael ALBERTY."

- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (December 2022), 93 pts & BEST BUY

"Medium garnet color, bright strawberries, blueberries, minerality and spice, with a fresh and long finish."

- Antony Dias Blue, 92 pts

"Redcurrants with some floral and citrus aromas that follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Crisp and delicious. Drink now."

- James Suckling (April 2022), 91 pts