Janzen Vineyards

Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.358 ratings
9.117 pro ratings
Oakville, 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
Martin G Rivard

2012 vintage. Young but man this is a rockstar. Just plays all sorts of tunes on your nose & palate. I'm a huge fan of their work. Beckstoffer To Kalon fruit is always fruit forward., has an awesome spice note., dark fruit and a very lush feel. It will benefit tremendously from a few years in the cellar BUT life's short.....who can wait that long!! 😜

2012 vintage. Young but man this is a rockstar. Just plays all sorts of tunes on your nose & palate. I'm a huge fan of their work. Beckstoffer To Kalon fruit is always fruit forward., has an awesome spice note., dark fruit and a very lush feel. It will benefit tremendously from a few years in the cellar BUT life's short.....who can wait that long!! 😜

Apr 21st, 2016
Geoffrey Luce

2006

2006

Feb 15th, 2016
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

9.4

The 2012 was a beautiful wine. Acidity slightly out of balance.

The 2012 was a beautiful wine. Acidity slightly out of balance.

Sep 12th, 2015
Justin King

Dense, powerful, violets, layers of plum/cassis but serious structure. Tasted like a new world Palmer.

Dense, powerful, violets, layers of plum/cassis but serious structure. Tasted like a new world Palmer.

Jan 29th, 2015
Ian Blackburn

This was the Beckstoffer To-Kalon 2010, an uber juicy; chewy cherry skin, nicely wound, fruit rich wine that we robbed from the cradle.
Drink in 2015... if you can wait - 91 points.

This was the Beckstoffer To-Kalon 2010, an uber juicy; chewy cherry skin, nicely wound, fruit rich wine that we robbed from the cradle.
Drink in 2015... if you can wait - 91 points.

Jan 5th, 2014
Kate K

I miss ....... in one sip the taste of time. The taste of connection....... I miss. One breath, one coat, one thought ......time controls. Hostage plum stains the lip. I miss..... the note of time, warm drips the earthquake of cavernous chocolate..... I miss. Tongue hugged in berry, weighted in hesitation. Thoughts arrested in mixed spice....I miss. Beautiful pour- time rich....I miss. Cheers!

I miss ....... in one sip the taste of time. The taste of connection....... I miss. One breath, one coat, one thought ......time controls. Hostage plum stains the lip. I miss..... the note of time, warm drips the earthquake of cavernous chocolate..... I miss. Tongue hugged in berry, weighted in hesitation. Thoughts arrested in mixed spice....I miss. Beautiful pour- time rich....I miss. Cheers!

Sep 22nd, 2018
Terry P Roark

This is a truly great Napa Cab. Full of deep wonderful flavors of fruit. Good deep tannin, but not overwhelming. Wish we had another bottle. It should cellar well for the next five years or so.

This is a truly great Napa Cab. Full of deep wonderful flavors of fruit. Good deep tannin, but not overwhelming. Wish we had another bottle. It should cellar well for the next five years or so.

Jan 18th, 2018
Mr M
8.9

Little young.

Little young.

Mar 20th, 2017
Joe Roselius

2004 vintage. Lots of dark fruit. Paired well with a flank steak and chimichurri.

2004 vintage. Lots of dark fruit. Paired well with a flank steak and chimichurri.

Mar 29th, 2015
Tony Capone

2011 Janzen. Necks toffee to Kalon. Just amazing!

2011 Janzen. Necks toffee to Kalon. Just amazing!

Mar 22nd, 2015