2015 Bacio Divino Janzen Beckstoffer To Kalon Vnyd Cabernet Sauvignon

Bacio Divino is owned and operated by Claus and Diane Janzen. Claus was a marketing executive for Caymus and a long-time veteran of the hospitality industry when in 1993 he and his wife decided to launch their own label, Bacio Divino, or divine kiss. The estate owns vineyards in eastern Napa Valley and also sources grapes from Oakville and St. Helena. The flagship wine is Bacio Divino, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. The estate also makes Syrah and Pinot Noir.

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.

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.