2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
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Bright, full medium ruby. Compelling floral lift to the very dark aromas of boysenberry, blueberry, violet, minerals and sea salt; showed a distinct wild berry quality as it opened in the glass. Densely packed, seamless and brisk, with intense blue fruit and violet flavors dominating. A strong spine of acidity and tannins is currently keeping the wine a bit youthfully simple, but its explosive, palate-staining length and energy suggest that it will be a beauty--and long-lived. (14.9% alcohol; 3.7 pH; 5.7 g/l acidity)
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Bright, full medium ruby. Compelling floral lift to the very dark aromas of boysenberry, blueberry, violet, minerals and sea salt; showed a distinct wild berry quality as it opened in the glass. Densely packed, seamless and brisk, with intense blue fruit and violet flavors dominating. A strong spine of acidity and tannins is currently keeping the wine a bit youthfully simple, but its explosive, palate-staining length and energy suggest that it will be a beauty--and long-lived.
Wonderful subtlety and beauty here, offering currants, blackberries and terracotta. Solid tannin backbone with intensity and length. It pulls you in and talks to you at every level. You want to drink it now, but four to five yearsâ aging will bring its rewards. Try after 2022.
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is positively stunning. Rich, layered and exquisite, the 2016 has so much to offer, starting with tremendous resonance and striking aromatics that will tempt readers to open bottles young. Even with all of its intensity, the 2016 retains gorgeous aromatic presence, with silky tannins that add finesse while extending the finish effortlessly. What a gorgeous wine this is.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.