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2018 Alpha Omega Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5ltr

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

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RATINGS

100The Wine Advocate

...scents of baked black cherries, mulberries and crème de cassis...Chinese five spice, damp soil, mossy tree bark and tobacco with a waft of bay leaves...palate is decadently dense with a concentrated, full-bodied black fruit core and a frame of very firm, ripe, grainy tannins, finishing long and refreshingly lifted.

98Jeb Dunnuck

...classic To Kalon sexiness in its red, blue, and black fruits as well huge incense, dried flower, spice, and chocolate aromas and flavors...broad and expansive...full-bodied, rounded, and again, just one sexy expression...

97James Suckling

Blackcurrant, lavender, fresh sage and licorice on the nose...medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins and a grippy yet creamy texture...balanced and focused with a deep core of black fruit,complemented by just the right amount of spice and chocolate flavors. Long finish.

94+ Vinous / IWC

...wine of energy and tension. Time in the glass brings out a range of classic To Kalon inky fruit along with a good deal of floral and savory nuance...good deal of floral brightness, along with redder tonalities of fruit and also a bit of firmness in the tannins.

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 Sauvignon

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.