Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Dec 18
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is another terrific wine in this lineup from Cliff Lede. Rich, unctuous and flamboyantly ripe, the 2016 has so much to offer. Silky tannins and plush fruit add to the wine's undeniable raciness and overall appeal. Sweet scents of tobacco, smoke and cedar add the closing shades of nuance. The 2016 is one of the finest editions of Cliff Lede's To Kalon Cabernet I can remember tasting.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2036
United States Vineyard Fine Wine

United States

The U.S. is a top wine producer, with California leading at 90% of production. Napa Valley is famous for powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, while Sonoma shines with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Oregon's Willamette Valley excels in elegant Pinot Noir, and Washington State is known for robust Merlot and Syrah from the Columbia Valley. Notable producers include Robert Mondavi, Opus One, and Stag's Leap in Napa, Domaine Serene in Oregon, and Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington.