Description
The availability of this product is limited and subject to change.
Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 98
From a Grand Cru site in Oakville and based on 99% Cabernet Sauvignon with 1% Cabernet Franc and aged 20 months in 75% new French oak, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard reveals ripe red, blue, and black fruits with classic To Kalon flowery incense, chocolate, graphite, and tobacco nuances. It's rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, with ripe tannins and a great finish. It's hard to resist today, yet as with most 2023, the cellar is going to be your friend. Hide bottles for 4-6 years and enjoy over the following 30 years. Drink 2031-2061.
Realm Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Iconic, powerful, and vineyard-driven.
Realm's Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet is one of Napa Valley's most coveted single-vineyard wines, sourced from the legendary Oakville site known for producing some of the most profound Cabernets in the world. The 2023 vintage continues Realm's hallmark intensity and precision, delivering explosive fruit, sculpted tannins, and unmistakable To Kalon purity.
Key Details
- Producer: Realm Cellars
- Vineyard: Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard (Oakville)
- Region: Napa Valley, California
- Varietal: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc
- Farming: Beckstoffer Heritage Vineyard standards
- Style: Powerful, polished, ultra-concentrated
- ABV: ~14.5–15% (typical for Realm)
- Release: Extremely limited allocation
Tasting Notes
- Blackberry, cassis, and black cherry liqueur
- Graphite, violets, and dark cocoa
- Warm spice, crushed rock, and refined oak
- Long, structured finish with powerful yet polished tannins
Profile & Structure
- Signature To Kalon density with Realm's precision and energy
- Deep, layered fruit supported by firm, architectural tannins
- Exceptional purity and concentration from a benchmark Oakville site
- Built for long-term aging and collector cellars
Food Pairing
- Prime rib or dry-aged ribeye
- Lamb with rosemary and garlic
- Short ribs or braised beef
- Aged gouda or firm alpine cheeses
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