96 pts - Wine Advocate
["I’ll keep my notes on the 2009s brief, but as one can see, these are among the superstars of the vintage. I do not envision any of them meriting a perfect score, which will finally break the trifecta of perfection for the CCS, but these will all be mid
97 pts - Wine Spectator
["Ultrarich and polished, dense and concentrated, with potent mocha-laced currant, blackberry, black licorice and sandalwood flavors, firming on the finish, where the ripe tannins are well-structured. Best from 2014 through 2032. 200 cases made. — JL (09/
96 pts - Vinous
["The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard comes across as dark, plush and inviting, but with greater inner focus and minerality than some of the other wines here. Graphite, smoke, tar and licorice are some of the notes that wrap arou