Wine reviews
The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard reveals a similar dark ruby/purple-tinged hue in addition to a more evolved nose of creme de cassis, cedar, and spice. Supple-textured, with the wood component pushed to the background, it is a forward, evolved, elegant, silky-textured Cabernet offering lots of fruit and character. It should be consumed during its first decade or more of life
The vineyard is, of course, in Oakville, which makes you wonder why they put the generic Napa Valley on the label. The wine itself, which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is very dry and tannic. Flamboyant, too, with deep black currant flavors bathed in 100% new French oak. Feels lavish and important, but young. Better left untouched for 6 - 8 years. Cellar Selection. -- S.H