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Wine Description
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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Vintage 2015
Light But High-Quality California Winegrape Harvest - It’s a stellar vintage for California vintners and growers.
The 2015 season produced an earlier, lighter crop than previous years, but grapes are excellent quality across the board.
Demand for north and central coast grapes was strong, with wineries out buying early and offering fair pricing with multiple-year contracts, according to Allied Grape Growers President Nat DiBuduo. “I bel...
