Wine reviews

December 2010

From what may be Napa Valley’s most famous vineyard, the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon is a serious winner. Aromas of camphor, charcoal, barbecue smoke, burning embers, creme de cassis and spice box jump from the glass of this full-bodied, concentrated, impressively endowed wine. Its silky tannins, majestic personality and explosive complexity confirm that this is a first-growth vineyard. Drink this 2008 over the next 15-20 years