Country: US / Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California
Winery: Pont de Chevalier / Napa Valley
The pedigree of the vineyard shows in this Cab. It’s as intensely ripe as Cabernet gets, with a massive core of blackberry jam, cassis liqueur and chocolate, enriched with sweet new oak. But it’s so balanced in tannins and acidity that it never feels over-the-top. The alcohol is quite high, though, which may limit ageability.