This is the ninth vintage of our To Kalon Vineyard-designated Reserve. Each year our blend reflects the ‘First Growth’ quality of this singular vineyard. The Reserve is blended from the finest blocks within the To Kalon Vineyard, and meticulously crafted by keeping each block or sub-block separate through fermentation and aging, until we create the blend the following year. The wine is deep, vivacious, juicy, and flows beautifully from start to finish. Very enjoyable now, but with a long future ahead. The 2019 To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has abundant black fruit aromas, with notes of black tea, mint, juniper, and spice. On the palate, layers of dark fruit and luscious dark chocolate. Dense and concentrated body with fresh acidity and a smooth finish. 96 Points by James Suckling:-
This has wonderful purity of black fruit, with an inky, savory edge. Beautiful nose of blackcurrants, bark, black tea, licorice and oyster shells. It's full-bodied, yet so elegant, with firm, supple tannins. Long and creamy, yet firm. So much focus. Cabernet sauvignon with 2% petit verdot. Try this after 2024.
Appellation - United States / California / North Coast / Napa County / Napa Valley / Oakville
Alcohol - 14.5%
Grapes - Cabernet Sauvignon