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Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Franc

9.53 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Back to The Debate. Had to get to wines that were running low.

This is round, soft and elegant. Fruit is ruby ripe. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, cherries, dark & milk chocolate, coco powder, big layered baking spices, love the medium dark soft spice with subtle heat, dark red florals and great tension, length and balance. Round acidity and well polished finish that persists endlessly.

Back to The Debate. Had to get to wines that were running low.

This is round, soft and elegant. Fruit is ruby ripe. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, cherries, dark & milk chocolate, coco powder, big layered baking spices, love the medium dark soft spice with subtle heat, dark red florals and great tension, length and balance. Round acidity and well polished finish that persists endlessly.

Aug 17th, 2019
Jake Hajer

So big, yet so light- medium, full bodied. Iron, cherry hookah, dark raspberry, back ground spice, fine tannins. A standout cab franc.

So big, yet so light- medium, full bodied. Iron, cherry hookah, dark raspberry, back ground spice, fine tannins. A standout cab franc.

Jan 9th, 2019
Paul T HB

Great 2nd day wine

Great 2nd day wine

Aug 13th, 2023