2017 To Kalon Vineyard MB — 97+ WA, 95 JS, 94 WS, 94 JD
{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"97+ Pts.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" \"Very deep purple-black colored, it bursts from the glass with a fruit explosion of blueberry compote, freshly crushed black plums, black cherry preserves and cassis, giving way to touches of red roses, cigar boxes, yeast extract and fallen leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a fantastic frame of bold freshness and very finely grained, firm tannins, impressively supporting the mouth-coating blue and black fruits, finishing very long and very perfumed.\"\n— Lisa Perrotti-Brown"},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"The Wine Advocate","italic":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"95 Pts.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" \"Fabulous aromas of crushed black currants, licorice, tar and violet. Inkwell, too. Medium body and tight, linear tannins that are polished and chewy. Driven finish. Needs time to open. First vintage of this wine and from Constellation's To Kalon holdings. Drink after 2022.\"\n— James Suckling"},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"JamesSuckling.com","italic":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"94 Pts.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" \"Shows a beautiful range of warmed sassafras, sage and bay leaf aromas, with black tea and juniper hints, all of which impart a sense of lift and volume to the steeped plum and açaí berry core. Reveals a smoldering loam note through the finish. Best from 2021 through 2036. 646 cases made.\"\n— James Molesworth"},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"Wine Spectator","italic":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"94 Pts.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" \"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Vineyard Monastery Block is always terrific, yet I always find it more linear and foursquare compared to some of the other releases in the lineup. Nevertheless, it offers a terrific bouquet of gravelly earth, ground herbs, chocolaty dark fruits, and some obvious minerality. This full-bodied Cabernet is going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20 plus.\"\n— Jeb Dunnuck"},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"JebDunnuck.com","italic":true}]}]}
