2019 Amici To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

97-99points

The Wine Advocate

“Lively and with tons of savory layers”

Vineyard Notes

Originally planted in 1868 by Hamilton Crabb, the To Kalon vineyard has produced some of the Napa Valley’s best Cabernet Sauvignon ever since gaining legendary status as one of America’s first-growth vineyards. To Kalon, Ancient Greek for “the highest beauty,” sits on prime Oakville bench land where well-drained, gravelly soils combine with optimal sun exposure to yield rich, complex flavors and impeccable fruit maturity.

Winemaking Notes

Opulent, dense and balanced, the 2019 Amici To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon is an exquisite example of the quality of wines that come from this legendary Oakville vineyard. The wine is filled with intense aromatics of roses, crushed black cherries, french vanilla, and a touch of hazelnut from oak. The palate features classic loam notes of wet earth and graphite, along with black licorice and blackberries throughout the long, sweet finish. One of our most terroir-driven vintages to date, this full-bodied, mineral-laden wine drinks beautifully now and will age for years to come. 

Vintage
2019
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
Vineyard
Beckstoffer To Kalon
Appellation
Oakville, Napa Valley
Blend
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol
14.9%
Fermentation & Aging
100% Stainless Steel fermentation; Aged 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels

A Single Vineyard Wine

Beckstoffer To Kalon

Vineyard Details

Reviews

97-99points

The Wine Advocate

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it rolls effortlessly out of the glass with expressive scents of baked black cherries, stewed plums and warm cassis, plus hints of bouquet garni, mocha and black soil. Full-bodied, the generously fruited palate has a solid frame of grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing very long, lively and with tons of savory layers. 150 cases are due to be made. (Tasted as a barrel sample.)

97points

The Wine Independent

The 2019 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts with creme de cassis, boysenberry preserves, mocha, and cardamom scents, plus fertile loam, truffles, stewed tea, and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, it is firm and grainy with loads of savory layers and a long finish.

96points

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is darker fruited and has lots of classic Cabernet herbal and pyrazine notes in its darker currant and cassis fruit as well as tobacco and lead pencil aromatics. Ripe, full-bodied, and balanced, it’s a mouthful of Cabernet goodness to enjoy over the coming 15-20 years. The blend is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc, aged 22 months in new barrels.

93-96points

Vinous Media

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard needs time to fully come together. It possesses superb depth and presence, not to mention tons of site signatures, but the elements are a bid disjointed today. Crème de cassis, lavender, spice and licorice linger.

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