Amici Cellars 2023 Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Cabernet Sauvignon Scores 100 Points

Amici Cellars' 2023 Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Cabernet Sauvignon received a perfect 100-point score from jamessuckling.com, a milestone for the small family winery founded in 1991. Winemaker Tony Biagi, who produces around 18,000 bottles annually from Napa and Sonoma vineyards, attributes the achievement to the ideal 2023 growing season and the quality of the Missouri Hopper site in Oakville. The vintage was cool with extended hang time, preserving acidity and freshness. The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in stainless steel and aged 16 months in new French oak. Collectors like Jeff Lokey and David Ambrose have increased their purchases, and Tom Kelly praised its texture and complexity. Biagi emphasizes making wines he enjoys rather than chasing scores. The vineyard, part of Beckstoffer Vineyards since 1996, has a history dating back to 1877 when Charles Hopper acquired it for his daughter Missouri. Located in southern Oakville, it benefits from cooling winds and proximity to Vine Hill Ranch and Dominus.