Wine reviews
Shows the lush, ripe style of the vintage, with an array of dark plum, blackberry and boysenberry preserves coursing through, inlaid with a graphite spine and augmented with subtle alder and tobacco notes. The finish is deep and loamy in feel. Best from 2022 through 2036. 448 cases made. – JM
Lastly, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard might be the superstar in the lineup, and in general, the To Kalon Vineyard excelled in 2018. A big, dense purple color is followed by awesome notes of blueberry liqueur, spring flowers, incense, tobacco leaf, and graphite. With full-bodied richness, sweet tannins, flawlessly integrated oak, and that rare mix of opulence and elegance, this brilliant Oakville Cabernet can be drunk over the coming 25-30 years. – JD