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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
Perched on the legendary, gravelly alluvial fan of Oakville’s benchlands, the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is widely regarded as one of the most revered viticultural sites in the world. First planted in 1868 by Hamilton Crabb, this historic terroir benefits from a perfect storm of nature: deep, fast-draining, rock-laden soils paired with warm mid-valley sun and cool maritime breezes drifting in from San Pablo Bay.
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Vuosikerta 2018
Seamless season of heavenly hangtime and phenomenal phenolic development
February saw abundant rains, followed by lots of filtered light in spring and early summer. Both bud break and flowering occurred a bit late, but under ideal weather conditions, creating plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The relatively mild summer followed...