2004 Vintage Reviews

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon

Score: 96

“A seductive style, with amazing purity of flavor. Shows rich, elegant, supple currant and black cherry fruit shaded by jazzy mocha-infused oak, keeping hold on a tight focus. With a second sip, the depth becomes more apparent. Has impeccable balance, with a long, intense, persistent finish. Best from 2009 through 2020. 185 cases made.” –James Laube

 “Hot Wines” Wine Spectator Insider, August 8, 2007

Score: 93

“A brilliant effort from a great grand cru site is the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard. It possesses an opaque ruby/purple color, full-bodied power, and notes of charcoal, pain grille, creme de cassis, licorice, and incense. This full, opulent, fleshy wine coats the palate, displaying a seamless integration of all its component parts. Drink it over the next 12-15+ years.” –Robert Parker, Jr.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, December 2007

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

“Kirk Venge, an up-and-coming Cabernet talent, made this seductive, velvet-textured red from a pair of top-notch vineyards, the Kelham Vineyard in Oakville and the Star Vineyard in Rutherford.” –Ray Isle

“California Cabernets to Watch” Food & Wine, December 2008

Score: 89

“The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals sweet, round tannin along with plenty of black currant, licorice, cedar, and spice box characteristics. This is an opulent, fleshy 2004 that is ideal for drinking over the next 10-12 years.” –Robert Parker, Jr.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, December 2007

2004 Zinfandel, Napa Valley

“It has gorgeous fruit and balance. I simply love it. It’s elegant and powerful all at once. It’s young too, so hold it for a couple of years if you can, and then drink it over the next 12 years or so.” –Alan Goldfarb

 AppellationAmerica.com, April 23, 2007