To Kalon Vineyard Company

"The essence of Cabernet Sauvignon"
 
2019 was a fantastic vintage defined by bountiful early rains and a long, steadily warm summer. The season's long, mild finish provided ample hang time for our grapes, evoking wines of brilliant color, meticulous structure, and beautiful tannins. With impeccable fruit of immense quality, winemaker Andy Erickson has created the most highly regarded vintage of To Kalon Vineyard Company. With James Suckling awarding our 2019 H.W.C a 100-point score, critics agree that our terroir-driven wines are the purest expression of To Kalon Vineyard, one of the most storied and renowned vineyards in the world.

Renowned in the world of viticulture, Tony Biagi stands as a testament to the dedication, passion, and mastery that crafting fine wines entails. Each bottle, imbued with his vision utilizing a unique blend of traditional and innovative techniques, invites us to experience the poetry of winemaking.
 
As he graciously takes the reigns from his long-time friend and colleague Andy Erickson, we are thrilled to watch Tony's inspired vision of To Kalon Vineyard come to life, from vineyard to bottle.

“Rather than just lingering, the fruit ripples with underlying energy through the lengthy finish. Outright gorgeous.” - Wine Spectator

Highest Beauty is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon crafted to capture the purity, intensity, and diversity of terroir within To Kalon Vineyard. With soft tannins, plenty of structure, richness, and aromatic excitement, this wine tells the story of each unique growing season.

The founder of our famed To Kalon Vineyard was a true pioneer. Traveling west searching for gold in the mid-1800s, Hamilton Walker Crabb found his true calling after purchasing a 240-acre parcel of land at the northwest corner of Highway 29 and Walnut Lane in Oakville, California.
 
Originally naming his vineyard “Hermosa,” meaning beautiful in Spanish, he was inspired to change the vineyard name to “To Kalon,” meaning “Highest Beauty” in Greek, after seeing the unmatched bounty of fruit and remarkable quality produced from the vines planted on his land.
 
Becoming an ardent collector of grapevines, H.W. Crabb proudly planted 400 varietals, boasting a collection many considered to be the largest in the world.
 
After receiving numerous accolades in 1889, the Chicago Herald proclaimed him the “Wine King of the Pacific Slope.”
 
Today, To Kalon Vineyard Company proudly honors a legacy of winemaking excellence by producing terroir-drive wines that express the purest essence of this storied vineyard.

Once Upon A Vine: Chapter Two

A symphony of growth echoes through To Kalon Vineyard, its melody etched into the nascent grapes that have set and are now evolving, bearing whispers of the season, terroir, and Mother Nature's benevolence.
 
Soon, these clusters will embrace a pivotal chapter - veraison. Like an artist's palette deepening in hues, their transformation signifies not just ripening but the birth of complex flavors and aromas. Join us on this journey of growth, change, and nature's narrative waiting to be savored.

Highest Beauty Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted in pursuit of the purest expression our famed To Kalon Vineyard can offer.

Grab a glass and experience over 160 years of history, innovation, and passion.

Deep in the heart of Napa Valley, H.W. Crabb planted a vast empire of vines in the 1860s. Eventually, it grew thick with grapes, orange trees, and Italian chestnuts. So rich was it with life and bounty that Crabb nobly bestowed upon the wine produced from the vineyard the Greek name "To Kalon," or "highest beauty."
 
Today, To Kalon Vineyard Company is dedicated to crafting unique expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon from this storied place.

When crafting our namesake wine from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, we focus on capturing the purity, intensity, and diversity of the extraordinary terroir within To Kalon Vineyard. With soft tannins, plenty of structure, richness, and aromatic excitement, this wine perfectly encapsulates this noble variety's broad spectrum of flavors and aromas.

Highest Beauty is available in limited quantity by allocation only. You’re invited to join our waitlist by visiting our link in bio.

To Kalon Vineyard Company is rooted in history.
 
Today we honor H.W. Crabb, a pioneering viticulturist and the founder of the renowned To Kalon Vineyard.
 
Born in 1828, Crabb arrived in California during the Gold Rush and instead discovered 'liquid gold' – the exceptional wine-making potential of the region. By the late 1860s, he established a vineyard named To Kalon - an ancient Greek phrase meaning 'the highest beauty,' a fitting testament to the site's breathtaking vistas and the quality of its produce.
 
Crabb's experimentation and dedication to perfecting grape varietals led to Napa's reputation as a world-class wine region. Over time, his vineyard has nurtured some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon vines, forming the backbone of Napa's esteemed wine profile.
 
His spirit of innovation, tireless work, and commitment to quality continue to inspire us today. So here's to H.W. Crabb – the man who sowed the seeds of excellence that blossomed into the wine paradise we now know as Napa Valley.

As a producer of the highest caliber Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley has to offer, we are thrilled to announce our renowned To Kalon Vineyard has achieved organic certification through California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Our historic vineyard site has officially met the rigorous standards around the use of renewable resources and conservation of soil and water necessary to earn this certification, and we are both proud and honored to share this achievement with you.

Solidifying our world-class vineyard management team's hard work and deep commitment to improving the health and sustainability of the land we oversee for generations to come, we thank them for their passion and dedication to tending these legendary vines with "soft hands", allowing them to flourish and speak to their sense of place.

Celebrate with us as we share in this exciting next chapter and continue crafting wines that speak to the historic purity and complexity of our famed To Kalon Vineyard.

Unbox the pursuit of perfection.

Deep in the heart of Napa Valley, H.W. Crabb planted a vast empire of vines in the 1860’s. Eventually it grew thick with grapes, orange trees and Italian chestnuts. So rich was it with life and bounty, that Crabb nobly bestowed upon the wine produced from the vineyard the Greek name “To Kalon”, meaning “Highest Beauty”.

Today, To Kalon Vineyard Company and winemaker Andy Erickson are dedicated to crafting unique expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon from this storied place.

Access our waiting list through the link in bio for your opportunity to experience the essence of To Kalon.

Who was H.W. Crabb?

Born Hamilton Walker Crabb, H.W. was a true pioneer. Traveling to the Sierra Nevada gold fields in search of fortune, he found his true calling after purchasing a 240 acre parcel of land at the northwest corner of highway 29 and Walnut Lane in Oakville.

Originally naming his vineyard “Hermosa”, meaning beautiful in Spanish, he was inspired to change the vineyard name to “To Kalon”, meaning “Highest Beauty” in Greek, after seeing the unmatched bounty of fruit and remarkable quality produced from the vines planted on his land.

Becoming an ardent collector of grapevines, H.W. Crabb proudly planted 400 varietals, boasting a collection many considered to be the largest in the world.

After achieving numerous accolades, in 1889 the Chicago Herald would proclaim him as “Wine King of the Pacific Slope”.

With James Suckling awarding our 2019 bottling of H.W.C 100 points, we are both proud and honored to carry on his immense legacy as Andy Erickson and his passionate winemaking team continue crafting wines that speak to the true essence of this mythical vineyard.

Our 2019 H.W.C To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon will be released in Spring of 2023. Visit our link in bio for an opportunity to secure yours upon release.

Today, we celebrate you.

We are blessed and thankful to have your enthusiastic support as we continue to create wines that speak to the truest essence of our famed To Kalon Vineyard.

Happy Thanksgiving from To Kalon Vineyard Company.