2010 Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
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Bright red-ruby. Inviting aromas of redcurrant, plum, spices, tobacco and cocoa powder lifted by a floral element. Suave, seamless and nicely concentrated; a bit less open-knit than the Georges III cabernet, showing less easy sweetness and more medicinal reserve today. Tannins are substantial but fine. Still a bit youthfully closed, but has the density and broad, ripe tannins for mid-term cellaring.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon North Blocks stands out for its racy, opulent personality. Texturally soft and luscious, the North Blocks is marked by super-ripe fruit that skirts the edge of overripeness. Hard tannins from the oak is quite evident as well. Ultimately this is a wine of significant promise but unfulfilled potential.
The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon North Blocks stands out for its racy, opulent personality. Texturally soft and luscious, the North Blocks is marked by super-ripe fruit that skirts the edge of overripeness. Hard tannins from the oak is quite evident as well. Ultimately this is a wine of significant promise but unfulfilled potential. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. I was deeply impressed with the wines I tasted from Alpha Omega this year. The estate’s Cabernets are rich and full-bodied, yet also express plenty of site-specific character. Tel. (707) 302-1124