2009 Vintage

• Production: 200 cases produced
• Vineyards: Beckstoffer To Kalon, Oakville
• Cooperage: 100% new French Artisan Oak
• Vinification: Fermented in a combination of Oak and Stainless open top fermenters. Barrel aged for 19 months, bottled neither fined nor filtered.

This blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon & 14% Cabernet Franc from the famed Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard achieves it overall character through the harmonious integration of the powerhouse Clone 4 , Cabernet Sauvignon with the alluring Clone 7 which combine to achieve the roundness and balance for which the Jacquelynn wines are known.

While sourced from the same blocks as the previous vintages, with the addition of Cabernet Franc I feel that this wine represents our best effort to date. Barrel fermented in large open top French Oak Puncheons and then barrel aged in 100% new French Oak barrels this wine rises above the glass with blue and black fruit, tobacco leaf, tobacco leaf, espresso roast, white chocolate, cocoa, and toasty oak characteristics in its dense, full-bodied style

BECKSTOFFER TO KALON VINEYARD

The famed To Kalon vineyard has been considered one of the most influential vineyards in California since Napa Valley pioneer Hamilton Crabb first planted the site in 1868. Named To Kalon, the Greek word for “Highest Beauty”, this vineyard is nestled in the middle of the Oakville Appellation near the base of the western hills. The 89 acre Beckstoffer portion was acquired by Andy Beckstoffer in 1993, then replanted from 1994 to 1997, and remains true to its heritage producing some of the most outstanding fruit in Napa Valley. Beginning with the 2004 vintage, we have been blessed to work with this historic site.