Alpha Omega, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Second of two cabs served with grilled ribeyes - first was a 2012 Lewis Reserve. Both were very good, group slightly preferred the AO. Opened and decanted about 2.5 hours before serving. Wine needed the time to loosen up. Once it settled down, oh boy, what a treat- complex interplay of dark fruit, smoked herbs, tobacco- no aspect overwhelming any other, wrapped in an extended smooth finish.

2013 vintage

Drinking beautifully now after a 90 minute decant. Very elegant wine, lots of structure. BlackBerry, cocoa and long smooth finish.

2013 vintage

This is holding together really well. Still benefits from a decant. Beautiful, deep, complicated, and smooth!

2015 vintage

This wine is over-rated. I dont' understand the ratings. I just opened my third bottle of this, and it's just okay. I think the others are right who had recently reviewed: it's past its prime.

2009 vintage

This wine is drinking beautifully, but still has time. Decanted for an hour. Smooth and refined, with tons of dark fruit. deep purple in the glass. Long finish. Tasted after three hours and it didn't fade. Cork in good shape.

2013 vintage

PnP with big, rich dark fruit notes up front. Became more complex as it opened up, good balance, structure & med-long finish. Drinking very well & wish I had more.

2009 vintage

Beautifully polished Napa cab. Silky smooth mainly black fruit, velvet tannins, medium to full bodied. Good freshness. This is a classy wine, even if it doesn't excite (I'm being fussy). There are tertiary leather notes and well integrated oak. Very nice. Medium length, some complexity. Drinking now though still young, will improve over the next 5 to 10 years and then last for a decade or more thereafter.

2013 vintage

carafed for 3 hours. first glass was a bit subdued but it opened nicely. So add an extra hour in the carafe. Drinks perfectly, not sure it will improve much more with time.

2013 vintage

Solid showing but lacking on the palate and finish. I did an hour decant. Wait 3+years before opening again.

2013 vintage

at it's peak, luscious fruit with soft tannins

2008 vintage

May need a longer than 45 minute decanting. Still rich, blackberry and chocolate with a touch of heat Pleasing finish and likely better with time.

2013 vintage

Very smooth, but big fruit, well structured with a long pleasing finish.

2008 vintage

Still amazing, popped and poured last night.

2008 vintage

Took time to open up. But after it did the cola and deep red fruit notes came out. At peak.

2009 vintage

This wine is going to be really good in five years or so. Showing an abundance of roasted red fruit, violets, lilac, and boysenberries right up front. Smoky character to the middle. This bottle was served pop and poor, and really was not decanted like it should have been. If you have to drink this one now, I definitely recommend bottle decanting for several hours or so. I think I was missing a lot of the finish of this wine …

2013 vintage

smoke, violet, blackberries, savory herbs, tobacco, oak spice, cassis, mocha, chocolate, peppercorn, licorice and black currant valley floor 13's are turning around...although I hope it;'s better than this was showing. stubborn a little bit, at least the tannins are nice

2013 vintage

Deep, dark and rich, but not overdone. Perfectly ripened blackberries, violets and mild oak. Polished tannins and perfect level of acidity. Fully integrated, complex and elegant.

2015 vintage

See prior notes - slightly better with more cellar time

2013 vintage

I thought this was richer, more fruit forward when it was first released. PNP and drunk over one hour without much change. Medium body, plush, sweet valley floor fruit,earth,spice. Will wait another year for the next. Surprised to still find a bit of alcohol on the finish, which seems to be common with these 2013 Napa cabs

2013 vintage

Took a long time to open. Was good but maybe this bottle was slightly off.

2009 vintage

Dark ruby ripe fruit with notes of berries, dark cherries, vanilla and oak. Subtle silky tannins with a medium to long finish. Taste like the vineyard it came from George III. Strong 94.

2015 vintage

Needs a good 2 1/2 hour decant. Tannins a still a bit strong. Very good ceder taste and heavy dark fruit flavors.

2013 vintage

This is drinking very well. Rich dark fruit and very smooth long finish.

2009 vintage

Plush, smooth ripe fruit expression. Oak has subdued the tannins and mild acidity adds some depth to a very balanced wine. Excellent wine that's in its prime.

2009 vintage

Bottle is past its prime. Very disappointing. Little fruit left.

2009 vintage

Two hour decant. Deep dark magenta color. Blueberry, sautéed cherry, powdered sugar, cinnamon, ginger and slate on the fragrant nose. Velvety, full bodied, warm spiced palate, with tongue drying acidity. Supple tannins on the long finish. As good as this was, I think it’s in a transitional phase and was likely better a year ago and will be better in another year.

2013 vintage

Color of dark red. Scents of raspberry and toasted wood. Tastes consistent with scents and smooth tannins. Very nice over all.

2013 vintage

Tasted first at the winery in 2011 on my (now) wife and I's first trip to Napa. It was noted as having intense fruit, with some heat. Time has done this bottle some good. It still has the napa sweetness, but the heat/density has mellowed out a little. Loved this with a steak.

2009 vintage

Everything you expect quality wise. Fruit was quite bright with medium finish. Great with frilled steak.

2009 vintage

Not a 98 point wine to me. Wine is a bit tannic still, but the decanting does help. We decanted after initial nose of cassis and taste, and waited a couple of hours. Opened up to medium floral notes and and light smoked cedar.

2013 vintage

This wine is at it's peak and singing, medium+ body, berries and black truffle coming together in a magnificent mix of vanilla and coffee. Very fine and complex wine.

2009 vintage

Rough in the beginning. Took 90+ minutes to open up to greatness

2009 vintage

Good wine but wasn't as good as I expected

2009 vintage

Opened it at 9am, taken to a friend’s home for a wine afternoon, double decanted around 3PM. Before decanting it was nice but too soft, after it gained complexity and darker notes. It’s a very good wine but a disagree with RP 98 pts.

2013 vintage

Amazing No tanins. Smooth after a short decant. Full bodied slightly fruit forward Ate with a prime bone in ribeye Only sorry I drank my other 2 bottles prematurely

2009 vintage

15.1% ABV. Right off the bat, the 2009 Alpha Omega To-Kalon Cabernet gives off powerful notes of cassis, smoked herbs, flowers, plums and tobacco. It is full bodied and dense in the mouth, yet possesses remarkable balance and grace for its size. There are lots of red fruits to go along with blackcurrants, minerals and refreshing acidity. Drinking very well right now, with nary a hard edge, yet undoubtedly has years of positive development ahead of it. First class all …

2009 vintage

Once again, unable to decant or breath before drinking and it was a thoroughly enjoyable wine. Ruby color, great nose and long finish. Very smooth and well structured.

2009 vintage

Decanted for 3 hours. Great wine, jammy but a bit tannic. Drinking well now, but probably can age a few more years for optimal satisfaction.

2013 vintage

oh my this is good.

2013 vintage

Brought to a restaurant without a decanter and was surprised how well it drank straight from the bottle. Ruby red color, good nose and rich, long finish. There was also almost no sediment. Exceptional wine!

2009 vintage

Currants, blackberry, licorice & tobacco. Full bodied and layered as expected. I feel the tannin's could still settle down a bit more but Wendy likes it the way it is. Still my favorite vineyard for Cabs from an outstanding winemaker! Drinking very well now.

2013 vintage

This is still great, but I noticed higher level of alcohol and heat than prior bottles. This is a well structured, full bodied wine, but later vintages even better.

2008 vintage

enjoyed with grilled prime steak , one of best wines ever. Aromatic, full bodied, lasting tongue. This is a bottle one never wants to put down.

2013 vintage

Dark ruby red in color, great nose and a softer fruit pallet with dark berry and cherry aromas and very little tannins with a slight oak finish. Not as bold as previous vintages but still great nevertheless. Great work JH!

2015 vintage

Still drinking great. No big hurry to open.

2006 vintage

Great wine with a nice nose and on the palate, quite good. Dark ripe fruit, dark berries, nice dark ripe fruit, currants, adequate acidity and tannins. An excellent Cabernet, but the Stagecoach has a the edge. 94+ Points.

2015 vintage

Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the first thing that gets your attention is the black as night color. The cassis and floral notes open things up before you hit all the earthy, blackberry, blueberry, cigar box, licorice and charcoal aromatics. On the palate, the wine combines elegance with powerful, freshness with length and purity, silky tannins and a massive wall of fruit in the finish.

2013 vintage

Has softened considerably since barrel tasting. Still good but doesn't compare to Hopper or George's III fruit

2013 vintage

93-94 Points. Nice fragrant nose, and quite tasty on the palate. Dark ripe and fruit forward. Dark berries, cassis, and nice extraction. I guess I am leaning more toward 94 points.

2015 vintage

Medium bodied. Generous sweet cassis and plum fruit. Gentle, well integrated tannins on the finish. A bit more complete since last tasting- near peak.

2008 vintage

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