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2014 Morlet Family Vineyards Force de la Nature Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Franc, 1.5ltr

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RATINGS

98Jeb Dunnuck

...loads of red and blue fruits, exotic flowers, incense, and blood orange-like aromas and flavors.

96James Suckling

Amazing aromas of crushed blackberries, violets, hot stones and blueberries follow through to a full body, yet one that's tight and polished. Chewy tannins and a long and intense finish. Powerful yet reserved. 100% cabernet franc. A unique wine. Drink in 2019.

93+ Robert M. Parker Jr.

...huge floral, black raspberry and violet-scented nose, forest floor notes, licorice and subtle toast. It is deep, rich, medium to full-bodied and crosses the palate with intensity, but no real heaviness.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Oakville, To Kalon Vineyard

To- Kalon is one of the most famous vineyards in Napa Valley, often called the first “grand cru” California vineyard. It has always inspired those who live near it. Native Americans called the area around it tu-la-halusi – meaning “beautiful land.” And later residents called it To-Kalon, Greek for “the most beautiful.” Originally planted by Hamilton Crabb in 1968, it today is owned by Andy Beckstoffer, the Robert Mondavi Winery and Opus One. Beckstoffer owns the lion’s share, with an 89-acre vineyard planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Beckstoffer sell To-Kalon grapes to such acclaimed producers as Schrader, Paul Hobbs, Tor Kenward, Realm, Alpha Omega and the Morlet Family. Beckstoffer Vineyards, a vineyard management business, owns and farms more than 3,600 acres of highly prestigious grape growing acreage in Napa Valley, Mendocino County and the Red Hills of Lake County. A senior executive with Heublein in the 1960s, Andy Beckstoffer is credited with steering Napa Valley vintners towards improving farming and the quality of the grapes used for wine.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Franc

This is a parent grape to Cabernet Sauvignon. It most likely originates from Basque country. It is an excellent blending grape, known for making the exquisite Cheval-Blanc. Franc is a little hardier on a vine than Sauvignon, but drinks smoothly at the table.