Carter Cellars

The Grand Daddy Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.443 ratings
9.312 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
Brad Hemmer

Delicious!

Delicious!

Oct 30th, 2017
David L

12’

12’

Oct 21st, 2017
Martin G Rivard

@Paul Treadway @Ryan Callahan @Christine Forgive the late posts!! We opened this bad boy on Saturday at a great Italian restaurant on the island of Palm Beach called Trevini's. I decanted both bottles this evening for 2 hours, re bottled and brought them to the restaurant. This showed very, very well but was not the WOTN. This is a great wine and is actually drinking very well right now but it didn't quite Wow me as much as the GTO they make. Big fruit., nice oak, strong finish. A very solid wine. Great floral notes on the 👃. A superb value for a To Kalon wine. I love Carter wines!!! Opening anything from their lineup is a treat.

@Paul Treadway @Ryan Callahan @Christine Forgive the late posts!! We opened this bad boy on Saturday at a great Italian restaurant on the island of Palm Beach called Trevini's. I decanted both bottles this evening for 2 hours, re bottled and brought them to the restaurant. This showed very, very well but was not the WOTN. This is a great wine and is actually drinking very well right now but it didn't quite Wow me as much as the GTO they make. Big fruit., nice oak, strong finish. A very solid wine. Great floral notes on the 👃. A superb value for a To Kalon wine. I love Carter wines!!! Opening anything from their lineup is a treat.

May 17th, 2017
Jean-Francois Pelletier

Dark and deep ruby color. The nose has all the hallmarks of BTK fruit. Dried cherries, spice, eucalyptus oil, pepper and hints of green pepper. Full body, with a great balance between acidity and tannins. Very long finish. This will age well. Excellent wine.

Dark and deep ruby color. The nose has all the hallmarks of BTK fruit. Dried cherries, spice, eucalyptus oil, pepper and hints of green pepper. Full body, with a great balance between acidity and tannins. Very long finish. This will age well. Excellent wine.

Jun 7th, 2020
Billy L.

PNP Fabulous with all the classic To-Kalon Fruit, Kudos @Mike Smith , Really good right now. Cheers 🍇🍷 2012 Vintage

PNP Fabulous with all the classic To-Kalon Fruit, Kudos @Mike Smith , Really good right now. Cheers 🍇🍷 2012 Vintage

Mar 9th, 2019
Mike Stanford

We celebrated Eclipse day '17 with the Grandaddy & steaks with friends....great day

We celebrated Eclipse day '17 with the Grandaddy & steaks with friends....great day

Sep 5th, 2017
Pierre Canavaggio

Chocolate smooth drinkeble Napa Cab. Amazing 30-04-17

Chocolate smooth drinkeble Napa Cab. Amazing 30-04-17

Apr 30th, 2017
John B
9.5

2.5 hour decant. Vivid purple color. Bright black and blue fruit on the nose. Sweet tobacco, leather, cedar, blackberry. Silky texture, with a long finish. Mike Smith is a wizard with BTK fruit. Still a baby; acidity will carry it 10-15 more years.

2.5 hour decant. Vivid purple color. Bright black and blue fruit on the nose. Sweet tobacco, leather, cedar, blackberry. Silky texture, with a long finish. Mike Smith is a wizard with BTK fruit. Still a baby; acidity will carry it 10-15 more years.

Aug 5th, 2016
Carlos Rivera

Corked very disappointed. Tasted blind next to a Schrader RBS. I'll guess I will have to pass 2014 Carter BTK.

Corked very disappointed. Tasted blind next to a Schrader RBS. I'll guess I will have to pass 2014 Carter BTK.

May 3rd, 2016
Rob Wojo

After a 6 hour decant this wine is luscious. Similar style to Bevan. Mike Smith and Russell Bevan are rock stars.

After a 6 hour decant this wine is luscious. Similar style to Bevan. Mike Smith and Russell Bevan are rock stars.

Feb 22nd, 2015