Wine reviews
September 2012
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Clone 6 is fabulous. Dark red cherries, menthol, graphite and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from this virile, layered wine. The Clone 6 is majestic in its expressive layers of fruit and huge, building finish. This intense, rich Cabernet will require patience. It is totally different in personality and character than the Clone 337 and the other wines in this flight. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. This is a dazzling set of wines from Tor Kenward and his long-time winemaker Jeff Ames. Frankly, I could have spent an entire afternoon delving further into these fabulous wines. The 2009 Cabernets capture the best qualities of this refined, polished vintage, but the 2010s, which I tasted from barrel, are potentially even better