2005 Macauley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon, Napa Valley
(Wine Spectator 93, Robert Parker 91) |
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True to To Kalon’s nature, this wine is a classic Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. This ripe and seductively attractive wine speaks to the imagination with scents of chocolate dipped cherries, vanilla, barrel spice, sandalwood incense and espresso nuances. There is such an envelope of warmth surrounding this wine in aromatics, leading into the complex offering of flavors. Soft, ripe tannin with round, red berry and black stone fruit land gently on the palate. Balanced acidity allows the flavors to persist for many moments on the finish. This wine is incredibly silky and rounded and displays so many of the wonderful attributes that make To Kalon a legendary vineyard in its own time. I believe this wine will be its best in 3 to 5 years and survive well into its early teens. 100% new French Oak for 28 months. Unfined and unfiltered.
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Kirk Venge |
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100% Beckstoffer To Kalon |
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15% |
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Macauley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon, Napa Valley 750ml |
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$125.00 |
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*Large formats available: 1.5L, 3L, 6L (limited quantities, please inquire) |
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2005 Macauley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
(Robert Parker 89) |
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A knockout wine from the Star Vineyard located at the heart of Napa Valley in Rutherford. This deep, reddish-black wine will leave you wanting more before you even try it. The subtle viscosity helps it cling to the glass and leave marvelous red-legged streaks on the inside of the bowl. Aromatics of ripe currants, sweet black cherry, dark chocolate, and hints of tobacco reminiscent of the Rutherford terroir. Soft, smooth, and gentle are the initial feelings this gorgeous red gives you. The flavors are entirely mouth coating with ripe black fruit, blackberry and currant, accented with sweet barrel vanillin and a ripe tannin structure. We are so happy to have this vineyard in the Macauley program and, after tasting this offering, I think you will certainly agree. Lay down and enjoy for 8 to 12 years or more. 75% new French Oak for 20 months. Unfined and unfiltered.
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Kirk Venge |
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100% Star |
| Alcohol |
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14.6% |
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390 |
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Macauley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 750ml |
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$72.00 |
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*Large formats available: 3L, 6L, 15L (limited quantities, please inquire) |
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