2021 Amici To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon

98points

The Wine Advocate

“so concentrated…”

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 Amici To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon is an exquisite example of the quality of wines that come from this legendary Oakville vineyard. Aromas lead with graphite, baker’s chocolate, and blackberry pie. The fruit notes carry to the palate, while dark chocolate and hints of camphor layer in with powdery tannins.

Vintage
2021
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard
Beckstoffer To Kalon
Appellation
Oakville, Napa Valley
Blend
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol
14.8%
Fermentation & Aging
100% Stainless Steel fermentation; Aged 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels

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Beckstoffer To Kalon

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Reviews

98points

The Wine Independent

The 2021 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has a splash of Cabernet Franc in the blend. Deep garnet-purple in color, it leaps with red and black fruit, plus earth, mineral, and savory notes. The full-bodied palate is so concentrated – firm, grainy, muscular, and very savory, with a long finish.

98points

James Suckling

Plenty of blackcurrants and black fruit with some fresh bay leaf and mint. Medium- to full-bodied with firm and lightly chewy tannins. Slightly stony undertones, A special To Kalon

97points

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is a more restrained, focused expression of this vineyard yet it still brings beautiful depth and richness, Cassis, graphite, spring flowers, and damp earth all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, ripe, polished, fine-grained tannins, and a great finish. Based on 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc, give bottles 3-5 years and it too will cruise over the following two decades.

95+points

Vinous

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is powerful, dark and vibrant from the outset. Dark fruit, chocolate, spice, new leather and incense open first. There’s quite a bit of tannin, but then again this is To Kalon. Give this youthful Cabernet a bit of time to soften. There’s terrific potential here. Black fruit, lavender, licorice and mocha linger

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