2023 HIGHEST BEAUTY CABERNET SAUVIGNON

2023 HIGHEST BEAUTY CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The 2023 Highest Beauty opens with classic To Kalon Vineyard aromatics of black currant, ripe black cherry, and cocoa nib, layered with subtle notes of garrigue, loamy earth, and warm spice. On the palate, the wine is dense and resonant, delivering a core of dark fruit framed by polished, finely grained tannins. There is a natural roundness to the mid-palate, lifted by the vibrant acidity of the cooler 2023 vintage, which brings energy and precision to the finish. Powerful yet composed, this is a wine of structure, balance, and unmistakable pedigree.


Highest Beauty is a pure expression of To Kalon Vineyard at full voice — where historic blocks, meticulous farming, and a cool, extended growing season converge. The 2023 vintage allowed the vineyard to speak with clarity, producing a wine that recalls the great Mondavi Reserve Cabernets of the early 1990s, yet with a distinctly modern sense of refinement. This is To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon in its most classic form: confident, layered, and enduring, built not for immediacy, but for the long arc of time.

  • Vintage 2023
  • Vineyard To Kalon Vineyard
  • Appellation Oakville, Napa Valley
  • Varietal 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
  • Cooperage 100% New French Oak
  • Winemaker Tony Biagi

  • Accolades

    99 Pts. "It's more crème de cassis, graphite, spicy wood, smoke, and violet-driven aromatics all give the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Highest Beauty a brilliant, Saint-Julien-like style. It's full-bodied, with a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and ripe tannins. I love its overall balance, and it has terrific purity and a great finish. This heavenly 2023 is going to benefit from short-term cellaring and have 20-30 years of overall longevity. Drink 2025-2055."
    - Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (December 22, 2025)

    99 Pts. "Such breadth, generosity and velvet in this gorgeous, remarkable wine. So nicely layered, rich, seamless and broad on the palate, offering oodles of black cherries, baked blueberries, dark chocolate and subtle baking spices. Smooth, melted tannins. A blend of cabernet sauvignon with 4% petit verdot chosen mostly from the Monastery Block of Mondavi's To Kalon Vineyard. Drink or hold."
    - Jim Gordon, JamesSuckling.com (April 15, 2026)

  • Vintage

    The 2023 vintage is a testament to To Kalon Vineyard’s singular character, shaped by a season of patience and precision. A wet winter and cool spring, followed by consistently moderate temperatures, set a steady pace for gradual, intentional fruit development. This extended timeline yielded fruit of exceptional clarity and energy — hallmarks of To Kalon at its finest. Meticulous vineyard stewardship throughout the season ensured optimal ripeness without compromising freshness or structure. Guided by Tony’s unwavering commitment to balance and expression, our 2023 portfolio radiates vibrant purity, harmonious structure, and an elevated sense of place — capturing To Kalon’s enduring legacy and the extraordinary promise of this monumental Napa Valley vintage.