| 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.
Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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