2013 Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Powerful yet focused, this Cabernet fills the glass with concentrated notes of blackberry, cassis, and dark plum, lifted by nuances of graphite, violet, and subtle toasted spice. The palate is layered and rich, with firm, fine‑grained tannins and vibrant acidity providing structure. Dense fruit and mineral complexity carry through a long, refined finish that balances intensity and poise.

Hand‑picked fruit from Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard underwent meticulous sorting, including optical and hand selection, to ensure only the finest berries were used. Fermentation included cold soak and careful extraction through pump‑overs and délestage, followed by extended maceration to refine tannin profiles. The wine matured for roughly 18 months in French oak barrels, 85 % of them new, allowing structured oak influence without overshadowing the fruit’s purity.

Beckstoffer To Kalon is one of Napa Valley’s most revered single vineyards, situated on gravelly loam soils that stress the vine and yield concentrated Cabernet fruit with notable acidity and minerality. Cliff Lede Vineyards sources from select blocks of this iconic Oakville site, combining careful viticulture with a winemaking team focused on precision and richness. The warm, even 2013 growing season produced fruit of exceptional depth and balance, yielding a wine built for aging.