2013 World's End Cabernet Sauvignon Money Talks Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Wine: 2013 World's End Cabernet Sauvignon Money Talks Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard
Estate: World's End
Vineyard: Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard
Region: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California

Location: At home on 2/28/2016

Tasting Note:

Bright ruby red with violet core. Insanely tight on the nose. A lot of dust and chalk with a few hints of dark fruits and black cherries. Tight on the palate as well, initially started with light cassis. Then opened up slightly with red cherries carrying through the finish. Moderate plus tannins (6.5/10) with a moderate to long, lingering, slightly dry finish. Grips the front of the palate.  and down the sides. Moderate body with good acidity. Definitely needs to be left alone for two years. Jonathan Maltus (winemaker) is definitely completing what he set out to do, which was make old world wines in the new world. Drink from 2018 till 2025 +. One fun fact about all of the wines in Maltus' World's End line up are named after hard rock songs, such as 'Money Talks' by ACDC.

Rating: 91+
Price: $$ - Purchased for $58.30 from Wine Access but we believe it goes for double that at the Estate.

2013 Finca Villacreces Ribera del Duero Pruno

Wine: 2013 Finca Villacreces Ribera del Duero Pruno
Estate: Finca Vellacreces

Region: Ribera del Duero, Castile and Leon, Spain

Winemaker: Lluis Laso
Elevage: 12 months in third fill French Oak (Darnajou and Taransaud)
Varietal: 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Decant: PnP

Location: Home on 12/30/2015.

Tasting Note:
Deep crimson red. Lots of interesting nuances on the nose. Starting with a little expresso, some dark chocolate, graphite and finishing off with some plums. After breathing for a couple hours some meaty notes appeared. Started off a little fruity with plums and then had some dark chocolate. After opening up and breathing it became more savory. Moderate tannins (6/10) and moderate body. Most of activity in this wine occurs in the mid palate where it continues to develop. Dry (6/10) and moderate finish. This wine is 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. We are trying to explore more wine regions. This is a well structured tempranillo that you can taste how the Cabernet Sauvignon adds to the structure of this wine, beefing it up a little bit. Delicious and need to grab a couple for some aging.
Dates: Now till 2019
Rating: 90

Price: $ - $18.99

2000 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou

Wine: 2000 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou
Estate: Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou

Growth: Second Growth
Location: St. Julien, Left Bank Bordeaux, France

Winemaker: Bruno Borie
Elevage: 18 months in 80% new French Oak.
Varietal: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot

Decant: Unknown.

Location: S&E Wine Club - 95+ Point Wines on 09/18/2015.

Tasting Note:
Color: Brick red, hints of brown probably due to age.
Nose/Smell: Great nose, very earthy and lots of barnyard. 
Palate/Taste: Tannins are still strong and powerful, full bodied. Dry finish like classic French Bordeaux.
Opinion: Tasted blind. Absolutely delicious, great structure, well integrated and can definitely keep going. Did not taste 15 years old! 
Dates: Now till 2030
Rating: 96

Price: $$$$ - Average around $220.00