Wine reviews
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon emerges from another first-growth vineyard that was acquired by Andy Beckstoffer in 1993, and planted with multiple clones of Cabernet Sauvignon and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. The original vineyard was planted in 1868, but the present one consists of nearly 90 acres. The 2012 reveals incredible complexity and density with notes of Christmas fruitcake, baking spices, licorice, crème de cassis and forest floor. Fullbodied with the vintage’s opulence and drama, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was fashioned from Clones 4 and 337. It should age effortlessly for 25-30 years. - RP
Exhibits complex tiers of blackberry, licorice, cedar, earth and berry pie. Expansive and elegant for its size, this is impressive on the finish, offering impressive length and breath of flavors, tightening on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2029. 500 cases made. –JL