Clone 6 Beckstoffer To-Kalon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

There are worse ways to start a Saturday then tasting & talking wine with Tor Kenward & Andy Beskstoffer having the 1980 BV George Latour Private Reserve & multiple vintages of Tor. Wine 94 technically but age & style 9.6. The experience a 10.

Stunning. When To Kalon still had Cline 6. There is no more Cline 6 today in To Kalon.

Andy Beckstoffer sold fruit for $150 a ton in the late 1970’s, early 80’s. Today, $50,000 plus a ton and a percentage of the producers bottle price. .

Drank like a Zinfandel with high alcohol, candied, fruit, and medium plus tannins. Hard to identify thIs as Cabernet despite the phenomenal pedigree

Another terrific wine TOR

Dark crimson in the glass. Aromas of licorice, cedar, and dried red fruits dominate the nose. On the palate there is cassis, prunes, vanilla, earth and gravel that all add to the long finish. Completely balanced and silly smooth, this is a rich wine without being heavy. At 9 years young, this is in a great spot. Behind his Black Magic, this may be my favorite Tor wine yet. But then again, every single bottle of wine I have had from @Tor Kenward I've loved.

This is how I remember the great Mondavi Res Cabs tasting. A compelling wine of great character. Very highly recommended.

Despite being opened 3 hours ago still needs time but boy is it beautiful...

With Dad

Amazing wine with years left!

Waikiki is on fire

Epic juice at Michael Mina