Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 is a legendary Napa Valley Cabernet from the iconic Oakville district, crafted from legendary old vines in the famed Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard.

Critic tasting note: (2001 vintage)

"Dark, jammy, black and blue fruits that slam you with a wall of flavor, coating your mouth, teeth and gums. There is a lot of power here that really lingers 96 Points" - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate (97/100)

"From the undeniable first-growth quality site comes the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard. When the fruit from this vineyard is handled properly, the resulting wine often flirts with perfection. Hobbs’ 2001 boasts a dense blue/purple color along with an incredibly pure nose of spice box, cedarwood, creme de cassis, blueberry pie and subtle smoke as well as graphite notes that could easily pass for a first- or second-growth Pauillac. Broad, expansive, full-bodied flavors reveal stunning purity, amazing depth and richness, and a finish that goes on for nearly a minute. Still youthful, but oh, so impressive, it is hard to resist now, but it should be even better in 5-8 years, and keep for 30-40+ years.

The brilliant Paul Hobbs has fashioned a quartet of beautiful wines, one fully mature and the other three revealing fabulous potential." - Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Tasting Profile

Inky-purple hue with aromas of tobacco smoke, creme de cassis, licorice, pencil lead, blackberry, plum, and cedar. The massive-bodied palate delivers nectar-like unctuousness, dark jammy black and blue fruits, great purity, intense concentration, and a wall of coating flavor.

Key Traits

• Body: Massive yet balanced with bold ripe tannins and voluptuous texture from 100% new French oak.

• Aging: Potentially legendary with peak window now through 2040+ (98 RP); pairs with prime rib, venison, or truffled steak.

• Terroir: To Kalon's gravelly loam yields unprecedented power, delineation, and seamless harmony.