Realm Cellars

Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.422 ratings
9.27 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
Bill Bender

From 3L. Spice box and eucalyptus meld with deep red and purple fruit and supportive but resolving tannins. This is in a really sweet spot.

From 3L. Spice box and eucalyptus meld with deep red and purple fruit and supportive but resolving tannins. This is in a really sweet spot.

Apr 8th, 2018
Adriel Lares

Vintner/Owner Memento Mori

9.0

Still needs time. Deep dark

Still needs time. Deep dark

1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2014
Bernard Rethore

Owner, Fion Wines

9.3

This blessed plot. This earth. This Realm was awesome. Pop n poured and drank over 90 minutes. It kept evolving from first to last sip. Loved the burst of cherries about half way through.

This blessed plot. This earth. This Realm was awesome. Pop n poured and drank over 90 minutes. It kept evolving from first to last sip. Loved the burst of cherries about half way through.

May 9th, 2015
Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

8.9

Expressive of the site. Some va, and a eucalyptus note, rich fruits and integrated oak

Expressive of the site. Some va, and a eucalyptus note, rich fruits and integrated oak

Nov 4th, 2014
Adriel Lares

Vintner/Owner Memento Mori

9.6

Happy Father's Day to me. Nearly jet black. Not too heavy or tannic. Earth tones with fruit layering nearly 5-10 seconds later.

Happy Father's Day to me. Nearly jet black. Not too heavy or tannic. Earth tones with fruit layering nearly 5-10 seconds later.

Jun 16th, 2014
Kyle Schlachter

Writer Colorado Wine Press

9.1

Big wine, big bottle...

Big wine, big bottle...

Apr 20th, 2014
Raul Puga

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WOWZA šŸ˜ŽšŸ˜œ

May 16th, 2021
Robert Stavis

Beautifully balanced with bright fruit and and soft tannins. Drinking great with some time left.

Beautifully balanced with bright fruit and and soft tannins. Drinking great with some time left.

Jun 8th, 2019
Jim McCusker

Well, I fired up a couple of fullblood waygu fillets for tonight (and Vanessa made a KILLER polenta), so the competition was tough. This is a terrific cab nevertheless. Classic nose of black fruits, violet, cedar, and black currants with a hint of leather. Not as tannic as I was expecting, but still had enough backbone to keep it interesting. If you have this, Iā€™d suggest waiting a couple of years, as I suspect it will be more interesting once it starts acquiring more secondary flavors. Still a terrific cab!

Well, I fired up a couple of fullblood waygu fillets for tonight (and Vanessa made a KILLER polenta), so the competition was tough. This is a terrific cab nevertheless. Classic nose of black fruits, violet, cedar, and black currants with a hint of leather. Not as tannic as I was expecting, but still had enough backbone to keep it interesting. If you have this, Iā€™d suggest waiting a couple of years, as I suspect it will be more interesting once it starts acquiring more secondary flavors. Still a terrific cab!

Jan 28th, 2018
Rob Sternthal

Solid. Has an edge to it. A little Beckstoffer funk.

Solid. Has an edge to it. A little Beckstoffer funk.

Dec 17th, 2015