Vice Versa

Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.51 ratings
-no pro ratings
St. Helena, 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
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2023. Tasted via Coravin. Medium-heavy body. Not as cloyingly sweet as some fumbled attempts by others from this fly by night vineyard. Decent grip and gorgeous fruit. Wished for a bit more structure but all too many producers accessing this fruit lately be producing over-budgeted and under-delivering films…er…wines of substance. Not the best I’ve had from this vineyard in the last few vintages but not far off either. Picked up a 3-pack as it’s still better than nearly all the high-end Napa cab producers in this price range. Will say the same vintage/producer Beckstoffer Georges III (same pricing) was underwhelming and not even close to the running. 09.25.25.

2023. Tasted via Coravin. Medium-heavy body. Not as cloyingly sweet as some fumbled attempts by others from this fly by night vineyard. Decent grip and gorgeous fruit. Wished for a bit more structure but all too many producers accessing this fruit lately be producing over-budgeted and under-delivering films…er…wines of substance. Not the best I’ve had from this vineyard in the last few vintages but not far off either. Picked up a 3-pack as it’s still better than nearly all the high-end Napa cab producers in this price range. Will say the same vintage/producer Beckstoffer Georges III (same pricing) was underwhelming and not even close to the running. 09.25.25.

Sep 25th, 2025