2012 Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA

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 compelling as the 2002, but its not far away. This is a magnificent, multi-dimensional, skyscraper-like Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 15-20 years.Robert M. Parker, Jr. - 31/10/2014