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2018 To Kalon Vineyard Co. Eliza's

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August 4, 2024 - $150

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RATINGS

97Wine Spectator

Lush, yet with cut, this delivers a broad and deep set of warmed cassis and plum reduction flavors, along with violet, sweet bay leaf and menthol hints, all carried by a strong loamy note underneath. A long, piercing iron accent cuts through at the very end, lending this a sense of reserved energy.

97Jeb Dunnuck

...more blue-fruited, with pretty floral nuances, medium to full-bodied richness, silky, ultra-fine tannins, and incredible balance. It brings plenty of richness and depth, but it's the purity, complexity, and finesse that really drive the cuvée.

95James Suckling

A new red from half cabernet franc and half cabernet sauvignon, with crushed berries, flowers and hints of lead pencil, stones and coffee beans. Full-bodied with layers of soft, creamy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Juicy and savory.

92Vinous / IWC

...works beautifully. Red-toned fruit, flowers, mint and spice all open in the glass. As with all of these wines, though, the tannins are a bit aggressive. Sweet red cherry jam, cinnamon, cedar and mocha linger.

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.