Realm Cellars – Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Napa Valley

Realm Cellars – Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Napa Valley

Name: Realm Cellars
Vintage: 2012
Vineyard: Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Region: Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol Content: Approx. 14.8%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 97

Tasting Notes

The Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2012 from Realm Cellars is a powerful yet impeccably balanced Cabernet Sauvignon, capturing the essence of Oakville’s most iconic terroir in a near-perfect vintage.
It opens with complex aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, plum, violets, graphite, and cedar, complemented by hints of dark chocolate, espresso, and crushed stone.

On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, revealing layers of cassis, blackberry, mocha, and sweet tobacco. The texture is luxurious and seamless, supported by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity that bring freshness and precision. The finish is long, expansive, and impeccably polished, leaving a lasting impression of depth and purity.

A quintessential Napa Cabernet, this 2012 release combines opulence and finesse — a benchmark expression of To Kalon’s grandeur.

Vintage Highlights

The 2012 growing season in Napa Valley was near perfect, with consistent sunshine and mild temperatures allowing grapes to reach ideal ripeness.
Beckstoffer To Kalon’s deep, gravelly soils and Realm’s precise vineyard management yielded fruit of exceptional concentration and balance.

✔ From the legendary Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville
✔ 97 points Robert Parker – “a thrilling, complete Cabernet Sauvignon”
✔ Exceptional vintage marked by purity, ripeness, and poise
✔ Long-lived and collectible – a true Napa Valley classic

Why It’s Special

The Beckstoffer To Kalon 2012 stands among the most celebrated vintages of the decade for both Realm and Napa Valley.
It captures the hallmark traits of To Kalon — intense fruit, fine structure, and mineral elegance — expressed with Realm’s trademark precision and energy.
Now entering its ideal drinking window, it remains a collector’s gem with decades of life ahead.

Storage & Serving

Store in a temperature-controlled cellar with stable humidity.
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18°C (60–65°F).
Decant for 2 hours before serving to reveal its full aromatic and textural complexity.

Availability

The Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2012 was released in very limited quantities, quickly becoming one of the most sought-after Realm vintages.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared and ready for immediate and secure delivery.

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