Wine reviews
2007 Bacio Divino Cellars
Janzen Cabernet Sauvignon
Beckstoffer
To Kalon
Vineyard
Janzen’s other 2007s were still in barrel, but readers should keep an eye out for the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard. Offering abundant aromas of crème de cassis, licorice, and smoked herbs as well as admirable density, opulence, and richness, it has 20 years of drinkability ahead of it. Interesting wines are produced by longtime winemaker, Claus Janzen.
Not surprisingly, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon has an opaque purple color and a glorious nose of graphite, camphor, creme de cassis, fruitcake, and some subtle new oak. It is full-bodied, moderately tannic, but very rich, concentrated, and another convincing example from this terroir in Oakville.