The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with a profound nose of crème de cassis, baked plums and blackberry preserves, leading to hints of cinnamon toast, menthol and cedar chest plus a touch of crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, fine-grained and refreshing, the palate is elegantly styled with amazing intensity and a fantastically long, earthy finish.

From winemaker Christopher Tynan, this Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet leads with heady red-toned fruit, vanilla, herbs and heavy oak spices. Saturated red and black fruit flavours flood the palate, supported by featherweight tannins framed by chocolatey nuances, savoury wild herbs, toasty oak and earth tones. The wine has the structure for long ageing. Only time in the cellar will tell if it nicely sheds its baby fat and becomes something wholly intriguing.