Wine reviews
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard offers up notes of crème de cassis, mulberries, baked cherries and violets with hints of cinnamon stick and anise plus earthy undertones. Very rich, polished and downright sexy in the full-bodied mouth, it delivers wonderfully velvety tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with persistent earth and mineral layers. – LPB
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is a textbook example of this world-class site. Offering a big, boisterous nose of black raspberries, cedary spices, incense and candied flowers, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, beautiful fruit, ripe tannin, and a great finish. It’s one sexy beast of a Cabernet Sauvignon that stays balanced and lively, and it’s going to keep for 25 years or more. - JD
Fruity in blueberry and black cherry, with a citrus-tinged undertow, this blockbuster beauty is a mix of sleek tannins and complex structure, offering undeniable deliciousness as well as something to think about. Gunpowder and tobacco give it a savory edginess and lingering finish of black pepper. Enjoy from 2025-2035. Cellar Selection. – V.B
A charming, elegant style that captures the complexity of ripe dark berry flavors without weight, making this a good candidate for near-term drinking. Drink now through 2028. 395 cases made. – J.L.