Carter Cellars

The O.G. Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.537 ratings
9.47 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Eric L.

This was terrific. Very big and full-bodied with excellent concentration. This one has the stuffing to age a good long while.

This was terrific. Very big and full-bodied with excellent concentration. This one has the stuffing to age a good long while.

1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2017
Billy L.

Young, but circumstances be as they may...
Had to open one, very deep concentrated dark black fruit. Tannins present & are not overwhelming in this big wine. As always, opened nicely on day 2! Save em' for 3-4 years if you can; gotta love Mike Smith's efforts with all Carter's wines! Cheers!?

Young, but circumstances be as they may...
Had to open one, very deep concentrated dark black fruit. Tannins present & are not overwhelming in this big wine. As always, opened nicely on day 2! Save em' for 3-4 years if you can; gotta love Mike Smith's efforts with all Carter's wines! Cheers!?

1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2016
Christine Pahl

Christine had this 9 years ago

Christine had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2016
Billy L.

Magnum, Easter Party wine...Fabulous after brief β€œairing” the aromatic profile once mentioned to be one of the β€œprofound in memory” for at least one Party member! Great To-Kalon performance here, Awesome Wine! @Mike Smith makes great wine! Kudos Sir! Cheers πŸ‡πŸ·πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Magnum, Easter Party wine...Fabulous after brief β€œairing” the aromatic profile once mentioned to be one of the β€œprofound in memory” for at least one Party member! Great To-Kalon performance here, Awesome Wine! @Mike Smith makes great wine! Kudos Sir! Cheers πŸ‡πŸ·πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Apr 5th, 2021
Bobby Gilbane

King Kong

King Kong

Nov 28th, 2020
Bobby Gilbane

King Under the Mountain Vol. 3 Tasting Event.

My wine steward brought me a chalice of this to pair with the mutton dish. I liked it so much that my steward’s miserable life.
#payitforward

King Under the Mountain Vol. 3 Tasting Event.

My wine steward brought me a chalice of this to pair with the mutton dish. I liked it so much that my steward’s miserable life.
#payitforward

Nov 11th, 2018
Benjamin Keator

Blue and red fruit on the nose. Subtle tannin for being so young. Very well rounded. This will be monumental in time. Thank you Alan Krenek

Blue and red fruit on the nose. Subtle tannin for being so young. Very well rounded. This will be monumental in time. Thank you Alan Krenek

Dec 1st, 2017
Billy L.

@Mike Smith great made wine from Carter
Cellars. Classic To-Kalon notes, etc.
Excellent now drink up!
πŸ‡πŸ·πŸ‘

@Mike Smith great made wine from Carter
Cellars. Classic To-Kalon notes, etc.
Excellent now drink up!
πŸ‡πŸ·πŸ‘

Nov 4th, 2017
Jean-Francois Pelletier

Inky red. All fruit on the nose, with noticeable oak. Soft and supple palate, long finish. Great.

Inky red. All fruit on the nose, with noticeable oak. Soft and supple palate, long finish. Great.

Jul 28th, 2017
Billy L.

Game 5 Wine: Stanley Cup Final
@Mark Carter @Mike Smith -Carter Cellars
This is their "The OG" Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Pop N Pour
Great Oakville "dirt" Loamy aromatics!
Very concentrated, gobs of glycerin, dense, full bodied pleasure. Like a meal in a glass!
Parker gave it 94 Points in 2014, after some bottle age in the Cellar; I'm say more like 96!
Enjoy & Cheers! πŸ‡πŸ·πŸ‘

Game 5 Wine: Stanley Cup Final
@Mark Carter @Mike Smith -Carter Cellars
This is their "The OG" Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Pop N Pour
Great Oakville "dirt" Loamy aromatics!
Very concentrated, gobs of glycerin, dense, full bodied pleasure. Like a meal in a glass!
Parker gave it 94 Points in 2014, after some bottle age in the Cellar; I'm say more like 96!
Enjoy & Cheers! πŸ‡πŸ·πŸ‘

Jun 9th, 2017