Wine reviews

October 2018

A barrel sample, the deep purple-black colored 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is a little broody at the moment with notions of tar and new leather over a core of blackcurrants and blackberries plus wafts of bay leaves, spice box and earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate packs in the savory layers with a very firm grip on the finish. 550 cases are expected to be produced. – LPB

November 2020

Juicy and compact, featuring a racy-edged core of cassis and fig fruit flavors, this shows good drive, with light bramble, sage, bay leaf and olive notes running around. A well-built, muscular style, showing a great grounding in terroir, exhibiting a grippy, warm gravel edge on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2037. 592 cases made. – JM