TOR Kenward Family Wines

Beckstoffer To Kalon Red Wine

9.551 ratings
9.520 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.6

This is very special. So well balanced on the nose and palate.
Acids and tannins are rounded, and fine. Strong red currant flavors are presented with blueberries and cinnamon. So well moderated. Beautiful example.

This is very special. So well balanced on the nose and palate.
Acids and tannins are rounded, and fine. Strong red currant flavors are presented with blueberries and cinnamon. So well moderated. Beautiful example.

Apr 17th, 2021
David L

Excellent example of a 2011. 28% CF

Excellent example of a 2011. 28% CF

Jun 7th, 2020
David L

It doesn’t get much better then this 2012 To Kalon.

It doesn’t get much better then this 2012 To Kalon.

Feb 8th, 2020
David L

12’ Tor Beckstoffer To Kalon. Previous notes apply. One of my wife’s favorite wines. Happy holidays.

12’ Tor Beckstoffer To Kalon. Previous notes apply. One of my wife’s favorite wines. Happy holidays.

Dec 24th, 2019
Carl Fischer

Among the best 2011 wines I’ve had, I pulled the cork and this was good to go. Tobacco and kirsch on the nose. Explosive dark fruit on the palate, super soft and silky mouthfeel, full bodied, just amazing to me. 72/28 Cab Sauv/Cab Franc.

Among the best 2011 wines I’ve had, I pulled the cork and this was good to go. Tobacco and kirsch on the nose. Explosive dark fruit on the palate, super soft and silky mouthfeel, full bodied, just amazing to me. 72/28 Cab Sauv/Cab Franc.

Jun 24th, 2018
Carl Fischer

53/47 cab sauv/cab franc all from To Kalon. Blueberries, blackberries and mocha mix with earth and minerals. This wine is very balanced and the tannins are still very present especially on the finish. Decanted two hours. Will be fun to revisit this in a few years to see how it evolves, though perfectly delicious now.

53/47 cab sauv/cab franc all from To Kalon. Blueberries, blackberries and mocha mix with earth and minerals. This wine is very balanced and the tannins are still very present especially on the finish. Decanted two hours. Will be fun to revisit this in a few years to see how it evolves, though perfectly delicious now.

Dec 9th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

Rich, complex, ripe but not overly so & balanced by good acidity. There's still strong tannins but the ripe fruit makes it a smooth, plush drink. There's definitely some earthiness in the mid and finish.

Rich, complex, ripe but not overly so & balanced by good acidity. There's still strong tannins but the ripe fruit makes it a smooth, plush drink. There's definitely some earthiness in the mid and finish.

Nov 26th, 2016
Andrew S

Great stuff!

Great stuff!

Jun 14th, 2015
Joe D'Angelo

Beyond Impressive... Napa Valley at its best! Amazing job by Tor!

Beyond Impressive... Napa Valley at its best! Amazing job by Tor!

Dec 12th, 2014
Joe D'Angelo

Another stellar Cabernet from TOR. For the first time ever, Tor decided to pick from the few rows of Cabernet Franc at To Kalon, using 28% in this years bottling.

Another stellar Cabernet from TOR. For the first time ever, Tor decided to pick from the few rows of Cabernet Franc at To Kalon, using 28% in this years bottling.

Feb 24th, 2014