2022 Realm Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
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Lavish, luxurious and rich but elegant. This super-concentrated wine from a famous vineyard seems to melt in the mouth, as silky tannins wrap up ripe, hedonistic fruit, dark chocolate and gentle spices. Full-bodied and laced with tannins, but they are fine-grained and well integrated with all the graphite, cocoa, black cherry and blueberry flavors. Drink now or hold.
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James Suckling
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The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard incorporates 6% Cabernet Franc into the assemblage. Complex aromas range from cedar, loam and dried spices to restrained black cherries and black olives. It's full-bodied, supple, savory and long, with a slightly tannic edge to the finish. It could be a touch more concentrated, but that's nitpicking at this quality level.
I love the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, which might be the finest 2022 from this estate. Darker berries, red plums, tobacco, incense, and chocolaty nuances all shine here, and this beauty is full-bodied, has a rich, layered mouthfeel, sweet, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It shows the early pick dates with its fresher, vibrant style yet still brings beautiful depth, richness, and concentration. It will keep for 15+ years.
About the producer
Realm Cellars has become one of Napa Valley’s most compelling modern estates, known for site-driven Cabernet Sauvignon. Drawing from some of the valley’s most sought-after vineyards, Realm’s wines consistently earn top critical acclaim while remaining firmly rooted in place.