Ken Wright Cellars, Dundee Hills, Guadalupe Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2018 Zinfandel The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer

The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard T6 is slightly riper and richer than the RBS with plenty of toasty oak intermixed with lead pencil shavings

and with incredible intensity

so the while the fruit says CA

(AG)(8/2011)

Christophe often releases a special blend in magnum (he never says which vineyards it’s from)

Ken Wright Cellars, Dundee Hills, Guadalupe Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2018 Zinfandel The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstofferin original carton 93 points Vinous Shimmering ruby red. Assertive cherry cola, red berry preserve and mocha scents are sharpened by a smoky mineral flourish. Energetic, smoke tinged red and dark berry flavors deepen with air and pick up suggestions of spicecake and candied licorice. Smoothly combines depth and energy and finishes with building sweetness and gentle tannic grip, leaving a repeating cherry note behind. Best after 2023.