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Beaulieu Vineyard

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Rutherford, CA 94573
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"Beau lieu" - A Beautiful Story about a Beautiful Place In 1900, when Georges de Latour's wife, Fernande, first laid eyes on the land that would become their original Rutherford vineyard, she named it "beau lieu," or "beautiful place." Shortly thereafter, de Latour sold his thriving cream of tartar business, bought the four-acre ranch and founded Beaulieu Vineyard with the vision of making Napa Valley wines that would rival those of his native France. De Latour quickly made a name for himself by importing Phylloxera-resistant rootstock from Europe to the recently-ravaged fledgling California wine industry. He also began selling wine to the Catholic Church, establishing a strong relationship that would allow Beaulieu Vineyard to become the only Napa Valley winery to remain in business during Prohibition. In fact, during Prohibition the winery increased its business. After the repeal in 1933, de Latour began searching for someone who could contribute European winemaking Read more »

Bv Coastal Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard
Region: USA » California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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Onin24eagle

Nice deep garnet color. Dark fruit on the nose, some chocolate. Really, really smooth cab on the palate with a long velvety finish. Great buy. Great QPR. If it wasn't January (I'm in MN and it's -10° F) I'd fire up the grill. This Cab has me crav...

Beaulieu Bv Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (2009)

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Napa
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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tabednar

Full bodied and very smooth. Rich aroma and a taste that is full of fruits. Nicely layered with even tannins that balance the palate well. Great, long finish. Great deal for the price.

Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Collection Zinfandel (2006)

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Napa
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

loads of varying fruit, berries, spice, pepper, a christmas spice on the palate, and these brown and garnet baking spices on the palate offering cinnamon and nutmeg, nuances of pepper and layers of dark fruit. Amazing complexity, full-bodied, balanced...

B V Cabernet George de Latour (2007)

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard
Region: USA » California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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billy1

93 points-delicious and full bodied, dark red currants, black cherry anise and cocoa fill the palate. Went well with hearty meats and definitely recommended.

Bv Coastal Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard
Region: USA » California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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judgelog

Lovely nose - very intense fruit. But this isn't all fruit as there is some nice complexity here with some minerality and earthiness to balance the fruit. Tannins are nicely controlled and just a bit of oak that isn't too overpowering. My friend called...

Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Coastal Estates (2006)

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Napa » Carneros
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Table Wines
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dkmrd5

Being a primarily white wine drinker, this is a red that I can turn too. It has soft tannins and mild oak so that it is easy to drink, doesn't leave your mouth dry and it doesn't have a harsh, hot finish. Fruity nose with berries as you first sip. V...

Bv Coastal Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard
Region: USA » California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

More spice, black fruit, dark berries, heavily concentrated offering more complexity than ranch 1 with spices and cocoa, deep structure and richness. has amazing aging potential

Bv Coastal Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard
Region: USA » California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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rcscgrhpx

The 2006 vintage is a solid effort. Fresh ripe fruit with mild tannins and 1-dimensional profile. What you taste initially gains intensity on the mid-palate and has medium length finish. I enjoyed the black berry and plum notes, with a touch of choc...

Bv Coastal Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard
Region: USA » California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

This wine's 70th annversary, it was a special napa valley treat at the vineyard as well! Loads of intense concentrated berry fruit with currants and spices and peppers. Some dark chocolate appears combined with the rich dark fruit offers a rustic-nes...

Beaulieu Tapestry-Red Reserve-Napa (2006)

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Napa
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

amazing aromas of sweet berry fruit with a litte hint of pepper and cinnamon spice underneath. The palate immediately offers a peppery, smoky spiciness while layers of enriching dark fruit appear later. Great structure and finish as well.

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  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Zinfandel

    Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...

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  • Beaulieu Bv Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2010

    October 2012

    Beaulieu Bv Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2010

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    Wine review by snglmltrblnd84


  • Beaulieu Vineyards Napa Cabernet 2008

    October 2012

    Beaulieu Vineyards Napa Cabernet 2008

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    Peppery nose of cassis and black fruits along with hints of licorice. Notes of turned soil over aromas of vanilla and toasted coconut. On the palate, it's got big flavor of peppery berry fruit, black plum, cassis, licorice and roasted herbs. Has a rustic feel and isn't as polished as Napa usually is for BV. Not a bad thing here though. Good ... Read More

    Wine review by 202759VegasOenophile 202759 VegasOenophile


  • September 2012

    As a Californian, I have felt the loss of such old names as Almaden, Christian Brothers and Inglenook.  (OK, I guess Almaden still exists as a mocking shell of its former being.  OK, I know it never was great, but their bottles did have corks.  Maybe I am the only person who feels a sense of loss of Almaden.)  Another of the old abused names is ... Read More

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  • Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Carneros 2006

    July 2012

    Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Carneros 2006

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    Subtle nose of bright red fruit, dusty earth, and some white pepper. On the palate, brightly acidic, with cherry, cherry, and some more cherry. Not a lot of complexity here, but nicely balanced and drinkable. My only complaint is its high alcohol content, at 14.5%, it makes this Pinot a bit too hot, though this is a typical expression of Napa's ... Read More

    Wine review by StarchitectEDK


  • July 2012

    I'm planning on being in Napa on Wednesday the 25th and will probably visit at least two wineries while there. Anyone care to meet up, just let me know.My first priority seems to be Outpost Winery, though there are a few others I'm considering, I'll probably start at Outpost at 2pm if they can accommodate. Read More

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  • Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2009

    July 2012

    Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2009

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    this is our house cab! Read More

    Wine review by alanb1108


  • Beaulieu Bv Coastal Pinot Noir 2010

    June 2012

    Beaulieu Bv Coastal Pinot Noir 2010

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    Wine review by rgandysr


  • Beaulieu Vineyards Napa Cabernet 2009

    June 2012

    Beaulieu Vineyards Napa Cabernet 2009

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    Wine review by Teppo


  • Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Carneros 2006

    June 2012

    Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Carneros 2006

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    Big sour cherry on the nose. Herb-tinged palate with cherry and tobacco with some sage and light cocoa. Some blue fruit on the finish. Nice. Not super complex, but tasty and well suited for food.6/23/12 Read More

    Wine review by 202759VegasOenophile 202759 VegasOenophile


  • B V Georges de Latour 2005

    June 2012

    B V Georges de Latour 2005

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    5/12/12 Read More

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