If you’ve had any of the World’s End wines, you have a good idea what to expect here.

Only, it’s even better than you imagined. Jeb crowned it “best in the lineup” in his 95-point review and added “a great value at the price”.

That price he was referencing? It was $150.

So, finding a single vineyard Beckstoffer Cab of this caliber for $50 is simply INCONCEIVABLE. Easily drinks alongside its $150+ counterparts, and you won’t find it anywhere else at this breakneck price.

Jeb Dunnuck says, “World’s End is the Napa venture of Jonathan Maltus, probably best known for his Bordeaux estate Le Dôme… much of the fruit comes from superstar grower Andy Beckstoffer, which comes at a price, and the length of the relationship has a bearing on what fruit you have access to.”

Of all those, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper is one of the best. Alpha Omega, Carter Cellars, Purlieu, The Debate, Venge Family come to mind as other single vineyard versions out there seen in the $150-250 range. With neighbors like Vine Hill Ranch and Dominus that’s understandable. A Heritage site with an illustrious history, its namesake was a prominent landlady of 1870s Oakville, when it was planted.

And Maltus emerged as a leading visionary from the 1990s ‘garagiste’ period in St.-Émilion, where he pushed the limits and broke all the traditional rules to set new expectations for quality and price. He does it all, most notably across places like Le Dôme and Teyssier and other top Right Bank estates. World’s End is his Napa outfit and he’s connected with all the right vineyards for sourcing.

Does sourcing get better than this? The truth is in the bottle. Opulent, broad, and indulgent, powered by ultra-fine tannins that grip the palate, massive black cherries, blackberries, black pepper, dark chocolate, and exotic spices emanate their intense richness. Full-bodied yet balanced on a big scale, it’s voluptuous and silky, showcasing the good fortunes of a vintage as giving as 2019.

With $100 OFF you should PILE UP on quite possibly the Cab bargain of the year.

95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck

“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Crossfire is the best in the lineup. Coming from the Missouri Hopper Vineyard on the valley floor, it shows the darker, earthy style of that site nicely, giving up plenty of tobacco, leafy herbs, and damp earth notes as well as chocolaty black fruits. It’s full-bodied and has juicy acidity, wonderful purity, a round, supple, layered mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great finish. Drink this sexy, round, complex, satisfying 2019 over the coming 15+ years. It’s certainly a good value at the price. Drink 2023-2039.”

93+ Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“The 2019 Crossfire Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard, still 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and 80% new French oak, offers up hints of graphite and pencil shavings alongside notes of cassis, dark chocolate, plum and anise. It’s full-bodied, rich and velvety but still firm and structured, with the ability to age two decades. Drink 2024-2040.”