2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
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Deep purple-black in color, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant plum preserves, Christmas cake and chocolate-covered cherries notes, followed by hints of potpourri, Chinese five spice, incense and dried mint. Medium to full-bodied, the palate shows a more decadent side to this vintage, packed with exotic spices and black fruit preserves, with a plush texture and refreshing lift to the finish. 592 cases were made.
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is a gorgeous, inviting wine, but it is also going to need a few years in bottle to shed some of its formidable tannins. Black cherry, plum, graphite, pencil shavings, crème de cassis and menthol open up in the glass, but only with great reluctance. Patience will be the key here.
This To Kalon shows richness and intensity that will be recognizable to those who love this vineyard. Ripe red fruit. Layered tannins. This could be very exciting.
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is laced with the essence of crème de cassis, raspberry, wild flowers, sweet spice and mint. Medium in body (for a Paul Hobbs Cabernet), with lovely brightness, the 2017 To Kalon is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.