Carter Cellars

The Three Kings Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.610 ratings
9.71 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.7

The nose is rich, ripe, round with a gummy fruit quality. Dark currants and cassis. Ripe & lush fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries, black plum, ollieberries, soft well layered baking spices, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, sweet, dark spice, mixed berry cola, crush dry rock powder, dark rich soils, bay leaf/dry herbs and dark fresh dark floral bouquet.

The body is full but so soft and elegant and glides so beautifully over the palate. Ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries, black plum, ollieberries, soft well layered baking spices, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, sweet, dark spice, mixed berry cola, crush dry rock powder, dark rich soils, bay leaf/dry herbs and dark fresh dark floral bouquet. The acidity is excellent. The structure, tension, length are really harmonious so young. The finish is so well balanced, elegant, rich ripe and goes on & on.

Photos of, Carter Cellars Winery, barrel room, tasting room and Beckstoffer Vineyard.

The nose is rich, ripe, round with a gummy fruit quality. Dark currants and cassis. Ripe & lush fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries, black plum, ollieberries, soft well layered baking spices, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, sweet, dark spice, mixed berry cola, crush dry rock powder, dark rich soils, bay leaf/dry herbs and dark fresh dark floral bouquet.

The body is full but so soft and elegant and glides so beautifully over the palate. Ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries, black plum, ollieberries, soft well layered baking spices, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, sweet, dark spice, mixed berry cola, crush dry rock powder, dark rich soils, bay leaf/dry herbs and dark fresh dark floral bouquet. The acidity is excellent. The structure, tension, length are really harmonious so young. The finish is so well balanced, elegant, rich ripe and goes on & on.

Photos of, Carter Cellars Winery, barrel room, tasting room and Beckstoffer Vineyard.

Aug 20th, 2018
Joe Flo

4 + hrs decanting helped will develop into an outstanding wine.

4 + hrs decanting helped will develop into an outstanding wine.

Oct 27th, 2021
Morten Nilsen

The dark color will blow you away even before the nose and palate. Nose tells you this is going to be a deep and heavy full body cab from Mike Smith. Palate is amazing, fruity (did not get the blackberry some have mentioned) and the finish is nearly creamy/buttery. This one would go great with a nice stick from Cuba or Dominican Republic too, love it.

The dark color will blow you away even before the nose and palate. Nose tells you this is going to be a deep and heavy full body cab from Mike Smith. Palate is amazing, fruity (did not get the blackberry some have mentioned) and the finish is nearly creamy/buttery. This one would go great with a nice stick from Cuba or Dominican Republic too, love it.

Aug 21st, 2021
Luis Gimenez

Chocolate forward. Plentiful, but agreeable tanins. Traditional Cabernet flavors or notes of beef blood, leather, graphite, dark fruits, and spices

Chocolate forward. Plentiful, but agreeable tanins. Traditional Cabernet flavors or notes of beef blood, leather, graphite, dark fruits, and spices

Dec 25th, 2019
Wade Chambers

Big, ripe, dark cherries with a full bodied decadent mouth feel. Fantastic!

Big, ripe, dark cherries with a full bodied decadent mouth feel. Fantastic!

Oct 5th, 2019
Stephen F Laga MD

This “Grand Daddy” was served with filet and though very young is certainly a great wine. Extremely smooth with no aftertastes. Plenty of berries and earthy tones. No alcoholic tastes. Beautiful bouquet.

This “Grand Daddy” was served with filet and though very young is certainly a great wine. Extremely smooth with no aftertastes. Plenty of berries and earthy tones. No alcoholic tastes. Beautiful bouquet.

Mar 26th, 2019
Jason and Jennie

97-98

Dec 26th, 2018
Joe Flo

Joe had this 2 years ago

Joe had this 2 years ago

Jul 3rd, 2022
Jason and Jennie

Jason had this 4 years ago

Jason had this 4 years ago

Jan 1st, 2020
Tim McCarthy

Tim had this 4 years ago

Tim had this 4 years ago

Nov 25th, 2019