Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Paul Hobbs |
Label Name: | Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville - Beckstoffer To‑Kalon Vineyard) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.9% |
Grape(s): | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98+; James Suckling 98; Vinous 96–97; Wine Spectator 96
Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis, black plum and black raspberry with violet, sweet tobacco, cedar and pencil‑lead; savory Sichuan pepper and hoisin notes. Plush yet firm tannins, bright mineral acidity and a long, perfumed finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged hard cheeses; Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese char siu/roast pork, Szechuan beef or mushroom stir‑fries.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit from Block C2; small‑lot fermentations with extended maceration; matured ~20 months in 85% new French oak barrels; lightly filtered. Approximately 688 cases produced.
Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs, a leading Napa winemaker, focuses on single‑vineyard, terroir‑driven wines. His To‑Kalon bottling sources fruit from the historic Beckstoffer To‑Kalon (Oakville) site and is produced in limited quantities.