Wine reviews
All Cabernet Sauvignon (clones 4, 7 and 337), Cliff Lede's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon avoids any excess ripeness, boasting elegant hints of crushed stone and pencil shavings against a backdrop of black cherries, cassis and dusty earth. Only medium to full-bodied, it's tart and silky—quite classic in style—finishing long and fine, with a dusting of fine-grained tannins. – JC
Sexier black fruits, roasted herbs, chocolate, black olive, and iron notes all emerge from the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon, a powerful, full-bodied, expansive beauty offering velvety tannins, a dense, layered mid-palate, and an awesome finish. This singular, decadent, yet also flawlessly balanced 2021 will evolve for two decades with ease. – JD