2022 Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Gorgeous aromas of black raspberries and cassis define the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, an absolutely classic 2022 offering incense, flowers, and exotic spice notes. Full-bodied, deep, and rich on the palate, it shows a broad, velvety texture and fine tannins. This brilliant effort will shine for two decades or more. ~97 Jeb Dunnuck

One of the most composed, cool and elegant wines from this celebrated Oakville vineyard this vintage. Fragrant aromas of rose petals, blueberries and dark cherries, then lush, plush dark plums, dark chocolate, spearmint, cocoa and hints of savory bay leaves and tobacco. Super smooth and velvety in texture, with a warm, broad mouthfeel and a lingering finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2030. ~97 James Suckling

An honest, elegant, and generously perfumed wine, leading with perfectly pure tart cherry, rose water, fine cedarwood, and coriander. Medium-bodied, with the most seductive, creamy red-berry fruits matched only by pure satin tannins. Rich cocoa powder notes become intensely fragrant, while bright acidity brings a citrus-cracked cocoa nib quality. Rose petals and sage complement the saline-mineral finish. There’s something truly fascinating about this wine in 2022. It’s suave and attractive, with more flamboyant, heady spice character and irresistibly inviting textures. Hobbs’ Beckstoffer To Kalon is rarely this approachable in its youth—truly a gift from the vintage gods. The warm stretch of hot weather around Labor Day accounts for this uncharacteristic expression, yet the balance and charm are a testament to excellent farming decisions. Readers should have no qualms about stockpiling this incredibly compelling wine. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon spent 20 months in 78% new French oak barrels. ~96 Decanter

This site's loamy earth seems almost more dusty in this vintage, adding a unique twist to the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard. Dried spices and black cherries round out the aromatic profile. This full-bodied wine is so lush, so approachable, it's hard to imagine this aging the way past vintages have, but perhaps that's a bit unfair. There's still ample concentration, a ripe, suede-like feel to the tannins and a long, persistent finish. ~96 Wine Advocate