2012 Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, USA (750ml) Brut red raspberry and tart cherry

red raspberry and tart cherry enhanced by cinnamon spice

but unlike the La Casuccia that holds back

Not a particularly fleshy style but juicy and energetic

all of these elements will settle into place over time

2012 Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, USA (750ml) Brut red raspberry and tart cherryTASTING NOTES: Of the three Beckstoffer Vineyards, its pretty much a joyride as to which one readers may prefer. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard (readers may remember the 2002 merited a 100 point score) has a beautiful blueberry and blackberry fruit note, a hint of incense, charcoal, an opaque purple color, full bodied opulence and again that first growth quality, richness, complexity and intensity. Im not sure this is as