2009 Carter Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard The Grand Daddy
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There were just 154 cases of the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard The Grand Daddy, which is all Clone 4 Cabernet Sauvignon. Gorgeous blue fruits, graphite, iron, and floral notes emerge from this beauty, which has incredible complexity, medium to full-bodied richness, and both integrated acidity and tannins. It's more about elegance and complexity, and I absolutely love its overall balance.
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Deep garnet in color, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard The Grand Daddy begins a little shy, soon opening out to reveal beautiful notions of fragrant soil, potpourri, menthol and cigar box over a core of Black Forest cake, stewed plums and warm cassis with a touch of licorice. Full-bodied, the palate is completely coated with maturing black fruit compote and spicy sparks, framed by velvety tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and perfumed.
Good deep ruby. Deep, sappy aromas of cassis and bitter chocolate. Thick, round and rich, with almost port-like flavors of cassis, violet and licorice pastille. A bit fiery on the end but there's enough (natural) acidity to give shape to this extremely rich cabernet, which is from old clone 4 vines.
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard The Grand Daddy is quite a bit richer and deeper, with more tannins than the regular To Kalon bottling, most of which can be attributed to the old clone 4 vines in this part of the vineyard, known as Block A2. Tar, licorice and smoke are some of the nuances that frame the finish. This tannic Cabernet Sauvignon is long on power, but finesse and character prove to be more elusive.