Andy Erickson selected six plots of To Kalon Vineyard (including the Nastali block of old vines used for Mondavi Reserve) and blended the best cuvées. Fermentation and maceration took place for about 30 days, and the wine was aged in French barrels (100% new barrels) for about 20 months. It has a vivid red-purple color, and expresses To Kalon with both energy and freshness. The mouthfeel is silky and mellow, with well-ripened and rounded tannins, and delicate acidity balances the overall flavor. It is heavy but not too heavy, with a complex and long aftertaste that is smooth and long.
Vintage Information
In 2018, there was a cold winter and plenty of rain, which delayed bud break and flowering a little, but the summer was warm and free of heat waves, making it a perfect year for the grapes to ripen slowly and carefully. The grapes were harvested on a cool night in late October. They were perfectly ripe and had a delicate acidity.
Tasting Comments - Andy Erickson
It has a vivid red-purple color and expresses To Kalon with both energy and freshness. Although it is a Cabernet Sauvignon, it also has elements of red berries, vanilla beans, earthiness, and spicy notes of cloves. It has a silky and mellow mouthfeel, well-ripened and rounded tannins, and delicate acidity that balances the whole. It has hidden strength within, is heavy but not too heavy, and has a complex and long aftertaste that lingers smoothly. Even if you drink it now, you can fully appreciate the high potential of To Kalon, and its individuality will gradually unfold over time. Production volume: Only 500 cases
Field Information
In search of his ideal "Highest Beauty," Andy Erickson walked through every block of the vast To Kalon vineyard, examining the soil and the angle of sunlight, tasting all 56 cuvées that had been brewed and aged separately, and selecting only those whose flavors and textures best express the beauty of the vineyard, and then tuning them to his best ability to express the beauty of To Kalon.
Vintage: 2018
Capacity: 750ml
Type: Red wine
Taste: Full-bodied
Main variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Napa Valley
Nested AVA, Other: Oakville
Vineyard: To Kalon Vineyard (own vineyard)
Note: Limited quantity available
Winemaker: Andy Erickson
Winemaking: Strict selection, fermentation and maceration: about 30 days
Aging: 20 months in French barrels (100% new barrels)
Rating: 90P or above
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 14.5%
JAN: 86003276024