2021 Tor Kenward "Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
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Int'l Wine Review
Reviewed November 2023The 2021 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon from Tor is flat-out stunning in this vintage. It opens to incredibly captivating aromatics of ripe dark currants and blackberries that are joined by dustings of graphite, crushed gravel, violets, iron and a slight touch of mocha that all take shape as this unwinds in the glass. The palate is just as compelling, full-bodied, concentrated and structured with big tannins that are beautifully polished and well-integrated into its sweet, concentrated core. The mouthfeel is plush and layered with delicious flavors of ripe blackberries, black cherries, spices floral and graphite that continue to build as it seamlessly enters the incredibly long, yet graceful finish. The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkably pure expression of the To Kalon Vineyard’s pedigree and the immaculate winemaking that has gone into producing this special wine. (JD)
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Decanter
The classic rendition of Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from TOR Wines comes entirely from the F Block planted on the Oakville site. It's the block furthest west near the more undulating foothills of the Mayacamas. Aged 18 months in French oak. It is super fragrant, with complex aromas that are so intriguing you could just nose the glass for hours. Easily one of the darkest-fruited wines of TOR's 2021 lineup, leading with black cherry, blackberry, and excellent toasty cedarwood laced with brown baking spices, vanilla bean, and cocoa nib aromatics. All of that aromatic character shows on the medium-bodied palate, with a purity of ripe fruit framed by crisp, finely-tuned tannins and a lively, measurable thread of volcanic, red rock minerality. Long and laser-focused, with a firm backbone of racy acidity. (JC)
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lastly, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is based largely on clone 337, and it's a wonderfully complete, classic expression of this vineyard. Red, blue, and black fruits, smoked tobacco, loamy earth, and chocolate notes all define the bouquet, and it hits the palate with full body, a layered, powerful, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a blockbuster styled profile that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. If I had a bottle, I'd drink it today, but smart money will give this 4-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades.
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James Suckling
Inky and floral on the nose with black currant and lead pencil aromas that follow through to a medium body with juicy fruit and a terra-cotta note coming through. Very fine velvety texture. Flavorful and delicious. Very To Kalon. Drink after 2027.
Details
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
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| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 1715348 |