2021
Lithology
Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
First planted in 1868, To Kalon is one of the finest “Grand Cru” vineyards in the world. Our wines are crafted from the heart of this iconic vineyard where the vines grow slower and provide a full canopy every year. Influenced by the cooler conditions and longer hang time, the harvest is usually around two weeks later than our other vineyards. These wines are celebrated for their extraordinary depth and exquisite character. Soaring aromatics, deep concentration, rich and seamless texture, and a finish that grips tightly, promising long aging potential. Our last two vintages of this wine have both been awarded perfect scores (100pts). It seems to us that this ’21 vintage is as good or better.
Vineyard
First planted in 1868, To Kalon is one of the finest “Grand Cru” vineyards in the world. Our wines are crafted from the heart of this iconic vineyard where the vines grow slower and provide a full canopy every year. Influenced by the cooler conditions and longer hang time, the harvest is usually around two weeks later than our other vineyards. These wines are celebrated for their extraordinary depth and exquisite character.
2021 Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Matt Sands, Lithology Winemaker
Tasting Notes
A wine with excellent concentration, our 2021 To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of black fruit, sage, root beer, and vanilla with a hint of coconut at the end.
Technical Details
- Blend95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
- WinemakerMatt Sands, Philippe Melka, Michel Rolland
- AppellationNapa Valley
- Harvest DateSeptember 29, 2021
- Alcohol15.2%
- Production389 cases
98 Jeb Dunnuck
I was able to taste two samples of the 2021 Cabernet
Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, one
fermented in concrete and the other fermented in French
oak. Both showed brilliantly, with wonderful purity of fruit, the dense, concentrated style of the vintage, and just about flawless balance. As with most top 2021s, short-term cellaring is going to be the name of the game.
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