Wine reviews

December 2016

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Desde Beckstoffer To Kalon looks to be even better than the 2014. Its phenomenal richness, succulence, high glycerin and high extract have no noticeable hard edges in this massive, fruit-driven wine, which will only develop more nuances and complexity as it evolves. It’s a stunner. -RP Consulting winemaker Kirk Venge helps Oscar Renteria, who was born in St. Helena to parents who worked many of the vineyards in Napa Valley. Now he is on his own and doing a sensational job with the following wines.