To Kalon Vineyard - H.W.C 2019 (750ml) VARomanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

To Kalon Vineyard - H.W.C 2019 (750ml) VARomanée-Saint-Vivant Grand CruNamed after the founder of To Kalon, H. W. C is produced from one single clonal selection of Cabernet Sauvignon within To Kalon. These vines were originally planted by Robert Mondavi, who was lured to To Kalon by the depth and richness of the wines he made from the vineyard in the 1960s. This incredibly low yielding selection of Cabernet Sauvignon produces wines with high energy, a black purple color, and exceptional aromatic and palate intensitya

boasting a beautiful balance of black fruit and fine tannin structure

Nortico Alvarinho is a superb example of the grape's hallmark traits: fresh citrus

The wine is aged in 20% new oak barrels for two years and an additional

emulating how the wines of this area were made before the emergence of the generous ones

finesse and vibrant fruit flavors of one of the world's most celebrated wine regions

boosted by mellow sweetness on the rounded and utterly fruit-driven palate

It’s 100% Cabernet and was raised in 59% new French oak

and sometimes longer

Enticing aromas of milk chocolate

a remarkable achievement

The 2023 growing season was in a word

mineral driven