ACCOLADES
98 Points "A different beast, yet in the same ballpark qualitatively, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon just jumps out of the glass with a huge nose of sage brush, chocolate, violets, tobacco, and assorted sweet black and blue fruits. Showing the more exuberant, sexy style of the vintage, it's full-bodied and concentrated, yet has terrific tannins as well as length. It's a beautiful wine from this estate that will drink well for 3 decades or more."
- Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, January 2019
COMPOSITION
ABV 15.0%
Vintage 2015
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Oakville, Napa Valley
Acidity 6.3 g/L
pH 3.78
Residual Sugar 0.17 g/L
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
VINEYARD
THE VINEYARD: To Kalon is situated on prime benchland in west Oakville. The well-drained soils combine with ideal sun exposure to yield rich, complex flavors and flawless fruit maturity.
THE VINTAGE: 2015 started warmer and drier than usual, without a drop of rain in January. These conditions continued well into April with some early irrigation in the vineyards. A cooler May reduced fruit set and provided the first signs of a lighter crop. The harvest brought in fruit at optimal flavor maturity before a series of heat waves hit the valley.
TASTING NOTES
Aromas: Red and dark plum, sweet tobacco, blackberry, black currant
Flavors: Black currant, dark plum, tea leaves, sweet tobacco, molasses
Body: Nice concentration and density on the palate with mouthcoating tannins
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