Smoky black fruits, leafy tobacco, chocolate, and sappy, floral, herbal nuances (I always find a Bordeaux-like aromatic quality from this site) all shine in the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard, another ripe, concentrated, beautifully textured and seamless 2022. It’s balanced and has a concentrated mid-palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It’s not going to be the longest-lived example of this cuvée, but it brings a beautiful richness while staying graceful, elegant, and oh-so-drinkable.