Fait-Main Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

30 reviews for Fait-Main Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Dolores Richard – October 18, 2020

   Good Missouri Hopper, Touquette’s first release of Oakville vineyard. Needs more time, prominent vanilla and mocha notes, mineral and graphite. Not ready yet, but great for casual drinking.

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Renita Lane – October 28, 2020

   Needs 3 years minimum. Decanted for 2 hours, muted nose, abrupt finish. Oakville profile emerges after 4 hours. Worth buying more. 94-95, considerable upside.

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Numbers Robbins – November 14, 2020

   Tannic grip, dark fruit and chocolate flavors. Needs a few years to come together.

4. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Paula George – November 17, 2020

   Cabernet done right. Smooth, dusty tannins fade into coffee memories, trace of cherry pie. Easy 98pts.

5. 

   Rated 3 out of 5

   Donna Walton – November 18, 2020

   MH vineyard’s wine is an acquired taste. The wine is not pleasant when opened, but after 6-7 hours, it’s better with layers of complexity, smooth tannins, and intense floral nose. It seems thin in body, but will be interesting with time.

6. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Katie Southall – June 10, 2021

   Excellent bottle with initial notes of dark fruits and baking spices, deep red color, 40 second finish, and hints of cocoa and graphite on the back end.

7. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Robert Weber – September 7, 2021

   Tight and tannic with elevated acidity, this garnet colored wine opens up to red/black fruit and heavy tobacco. After 23 hours in a decanter, the fruit has deepened and the mouthfeel is creamier, but the nose is only minimally indicative of its MH vineyard. A solid 95 with potential for 2 more points.

8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Justin Griffin – September 11, 2021

   Benoit’s Fait Main Missouri Hopper is a must-have in your cellar. Decant for 6 hours and enjoy within the next 3-5 years. 97-98 rating.

9. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Lauren Nassif – October 16, 2021

   Ready to drink and rich with integrated tannins, Benoit’s 2018 wine has a nice mineral streak mid-palate and finishes with mocha. It’s different from typical Benoit wine but oh so good!

10. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ronald Worthington – October 17, 2021

    Approachable, well-rounded and smooth with beautiful fruit but lacks the meaty and umami character of a Missouri Hopper wine. Not as distinct as the ’18 FM MH.

11. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Thomas Goulet – October 18, 2021

    Good nose and fruit purity but lacks tannin and structure. Needs more time. 93-94 with upside potential.

12. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Kevin Bowdre – November 28, 2021

    Napa Last Weekend: Good wine, but overshadowed by other FM offerings.

13. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Michael Aaronson – December 4, 2021

    “Enjoyable wine with balanced flavors, rich fruit, and velvety texture.”

14. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Michael Artis – January 11, 2022

    Great Hopper deal in Napa. Soft, velvety ’19 with dark fruit compote. Remarkably dark and glass-staining. Best to decant but can age for years. Lacks a bit of meatiness signature. Close to a 97 rating.

15. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Anna Grett – January 11, 2022

    Deep, dark, and elegant, with notes of blackberry, huckleberry, and subtle pork belly on the nose. A dry, satiny palate with sharp tannins suggests this wine needs to develop in the cellar for a year or two. Bold yet refined.

16. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Alfred Snell – January 16, 2022

    Brooding after 4-hour ox, unsure about palate appeal.

17. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Patrica Ledezma – February 28, 2022

    Fait Main 2020 not available, tried another bottle. Decanted for 2+ hours and it improved. Similar to last bottle, notes apply. Will re-rate if it changes. 96-97 points.

18. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Robert Strauss – March 13, 2022

    Deep, dark magenta color with blackberry, boysenberry, milk chocolate, meringue, and subtle thyme aroma. Smooth and dry, with lingering acidity and low tannins. It’s drinking nicely and will improve in time, but hard to resist now.

19. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Roger Belisle – March 19, 2022

    95 rating, balanced but lacks mouthfeel and plushness. Decanted for 6 hours.

20. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Lillian Kennedy – June 20, 2022

    Agree with others. Dense, rich, smooth, full-bodied. Red and black fruits, chocolate-covered cherries. Decanted for 90 minutes, enjoyed with dinner for 2 hours.

21. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Karen Small – July 1, 2022

    Perfect wine, exceeded expectations.

22. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Fox – July 18, 2022

    Young wine, needs more time. Decanted for 3 hours, still tight. Dark fruits and spice, Cab Franc-like. Wait 5-10 years.

23. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Thomas Patch – August 13, 2022

    Nicely complex with balanced acidity and minerality. Silky tannins. Will improve with time. Crowd pleaser.

24. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mario Hughes – August 14, 2022

    Needs at least 3 years to mature. Decanting for 3 hours helped but still too young. 91+ rating.

25. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Dorothy Holbert – September 21, 2022

    Rich, full-bodied wine with blueberry, fig, honeysuckle, and dark chocolate notes. Firm tannins and a long finish. Ready to drink now.

26. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Wallace Cruz – November 14, 2022

    Amazing wine dominated by chocolate and dark flavors, lasting the entire evening.

27. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Carl Oreilly – November 20, 2022

    Needs decanting for at least an hour. Tighter than the 2019 but has flashes of brilliance. Great potential with time.

28. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Theodore Behanna – March 29, 2023

    90-minute wait, overwhelming vanilla, fruity blueberry, bubble gum, soft finish. Enjoyed for its texture, full body, and soft structure. Any difference from other Missouri Hopper 2018 wines? Same terroir but unique maker?

29. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jeannette Furman – April 16, 2023
30. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jo Green – May 14, 2023

    Youthful and evolving, this electric magenta wine boasts blackberry, plum, and powdered sugar notes. Smooth and dry with a long finish, it’s a pleasure to drink now and will only improve with age.