The Wine Advocate says:
Once again, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is one of my favorites among the current lineup from Vice Versa. Gentle sage and pipe tobacco nuances accent ripe red and black cherries, plus there are hints of fine suede and complex notes of dried spices. It's full-bodied and concentrated, richly tannic but ripe, silky and fine. There's a certain elegance and generosity here, despite the large-scale tannins. Great stuff.
And Dunnuck:
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is another gorgeously concentrated, full-bodied, ultra-fine, and pure release from this team. All varietal aged 18 months in 75% new French barrels, its vivid purple hue is followed by classic notes of red and black currants, chalky minerality, flowery incense and hints of roasted coffee. It stays relatively compact and focused on the palate, with fine tannins, just about perfect balance, and a great finish. It's a more restrained yet still classic To Kalon that will benefit from just a few years in the cellar and evolve for 20-25 years.
And on CellarTracker, where it was the only 100-point wine in the entire Vice Versa lineup:
My favorite from the start. The power and elegance of this wine is dramatic and only gets more pronounced with time. Epically firm and concentrated, it displays unreal purity, freshness, and length. The class of the vineyard is on display here with its towering presence even amongst other great sites.
And from the same tasting, another reviewer:
As much as the LPV and Crane are like eating a blackberry pie with the best fruit ever made on earth, the BTK is undeniably the leader of the SVD triad. The concentration is so insanely on-point, with a depth that lands in exactly the right mid of the mid of the mid-palate. Its execution is flawless, and that’s saying something given what a baby it is right now. Gorgeous density, with blackberry, black soil, pure cassis, and black rock, the BTK is super chewy and at the same time layered with complexities that continue to blossom new flavors and textures. It’s got muscle and grip, so the waves of fruit don’t ever lose traction and break too soon before the persistent finish. For those who are looking for a big, modern expression of To Kalon, this is it without a doubt. Potential for a perfect score here.
Collectors refer to this one as “rare air”…and so it is.
