2019 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard RBS — 97+ WA, 97 JD, 97 JS, 96 WS
{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"97+ Pts.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" \"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is Clone 337, matured 18 months in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud barrels. Marked on the nose by red berries, cherries and cedar, plus delicate cinnamon and clove shadings, this is a plush, concentrated full-bodied wine with a core of firmness to it and a long, lingering finish, both positive signs for aging. It's one of the more approachable Schrader wines this vintage, but it should easily go another two decades. \"\n— Joe Czerwinski"},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"The Wine Advocate","italic":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"97 Pts.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" \"Lots of violets, flowery incense, cassis, and spice notes emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard RBS, a full-bodied, silky, elegant 2019 that shines just as much for its purity and balance as its richness and depth. Possessing good acidity, a lively, vibrant mouthfeel, supple tannins, and a great finish, it has plenty of up-front appeal yet should easily evolve for a solid 20 years if properly stored.\"\n— Jeb Dunnuck"},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"JebDunnuck.com","italic":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"97 Pts.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" \"Racy, dark nose with pulpy character. Dried lychee, lavender and sandalwood. This is quite juicy, ample and almost a bit ethereal, despite the color and high alcohol. There is a fine twist of salinity on the palate that runs smoothly with lots of purple flowers. Really immaculate. Almost soft texture. Drink or hold.\"\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":"96 Pts.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" \"Gushes with pure violet, plum and cassis notes, all flecked with hints of black tea, anise and sassafras. Driven, with a graphite underpinning providing a spine that stays in the background as the fruit stretches out. Approachable already but no rush at all. Drink now through 2038.\"\n— James Molesworth"},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"Wine Spectator","italic":true}]}]}
