TOR Kenward Family, Beckstoffer To Kalon Old B Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

TOR Kenward Family · California › Napa Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon

Critics

94 /100

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professional

Vintages

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Reviews

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Seems to lack the distinctive BTK profile (I usually detect a juniper flavor and meaty body), but what is there instead is a super balanced, more mild build, very delightful and solid. Very much alive, but likely has seen its apex already - I would drink now or in the next 2-3 years.

2009 vintage

Drank along with three other TOR BTK from 2009 (4, 6, 337, Old Block). This was the most distinct. Less in your face/big as the others, with a more floral nose and brighter fruit. Not sure I would have called this a BTK wine. Lovely though, and probably the one you could drink multiple glasses of w/o palate fatigue.

2009 vintage

Started slow and thin, but somehow fleshed out with a couple hours in the bottle. Will decant the next one. Good nose, showing hints of BTK. Maybe the style? Either way won't be confused with Schrader or other big BTKs. I warmed up to it by the end, but hoped for more.

2009 vintage

Drinking beautifully now, has years left. Into secondaries, balanced tannic support and lengthy finish

2009 vintage

dark ruby, medium/full body, mild aromas of black cherry, flavors of dark red/black fruits, plum, ethyl acetate, silky tannins, mild acid, medium finish drink now or soon. poor qpr

2009 vintage

This is a special wine. Fruit forward, still very young with silky tannins and great balance, in typical Tor style. B2K fruit still well framed and adds a touch of elegance to the total experience.

2009 vintage

2 hour decant. Medium to full bodied, Blackberry, herbal notes, a little tired. Enjoyable but this bottle is def not getting better in my view.

2009 vintage

Good after 2 hours but this wine really smoothed out and became quite elegant at about hour 4.

2009 vintage

Definitely needs a 4+ hour decant. Classic BTK with dark fruit, good structure, firm tannins. Mirrors many other reviews. Drinking well right now but has several years left.

2009 vintage

Decanted and served. Delicious To-Kalon fruit made in a style somewhat between old and new. Firm tannins, full body, high-toned sturdy dark fruit. Drinking well now, may perhaps soften a bit with more time.

2009 vintage

Super wine with good fresh nose and touch of cedar on the finish. Very Bordeaux-like.

2009 vintage

Thoroughly enjoyed, and glad I have one more. For me, classic BTK notes that I love, and did not notice the alcohol note that others mentioned. Will check back in a year

2009 vintage

Decanted three hours and drank over the following three. I wouldn't say it was a great showing; the fruit was tasty but compressed and restrained with a strong note of black tea. Perhaps Old B is not my favorite block of the famous To-Kalon vineyard.

2009 vintage

it was awesome- decanted f or 4 and 1/2 hours

2009 vintage

Ignored the previous taster's advice and served right after decanting. While others loved it, I couldn't get past the overwhelming alcohol. It seemed to be starting to open up after two hours but was gone by then. Next time a four-hour decant. No rating as I take the blame for improper presentation.

2009 vintage

This really needs 4 hours to open up. The alcohol finish and on the nose needs to blow off for it to be its best. I dont recommend pop & pour with this. Very full flavors. Lots of blue and black berries, vanilla and toffee. a little mint and eucalyptus on the finish. Really started to enjoy this at the 4 hours mark.

2009 vintage

love this wine, it is very good

2009 vintage

All of these 2009 Tor Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard wines are fabulous!!!! Produced in very small quanties for the Kenward Family Wines you just can;t get much better than this. Full bodied, well developed, and so ready to drink now after decanting for 15 mintues or so. You won't find a better wine than this for the money!!!

2009 vintage

Nice nose, but the mouth and finish were very herbal/peppery. Bad QPR.

2009 vintage

it was good, but a bit to much

2009 vintage

See website for tasting notes.

2009 vintage

Nice wine. Too expensive at 150 bones.

2009 vintage

Consumed with good friends in Stamford. Had alongside a 2007 Herb Lamb cabernet. The HL was the crowd favorite by a touch.

2009 vintage

wow- it is great!!!

2009 vintage

very good in a long meal- made to be consumed with dinner

2009 vintage