Alpha Omega
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Dr. To Kalon"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 40
Vintage: 2017
Alpha Omega
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- One-of-a-kind blend of two world-renowned vineyards: Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Beckstoffer To Kalon
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 100% barrel fermented using native yeast; unfined and unfiltered
- True to our philosophy: approachable to enjoy early, but built to age for many years
Description
This one-of-a-kind Premiere Napa Valley wine is a blend of two world-renowned vineyards: Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Beckstoffer To Kalon. The wine is 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 100 percent barrel fermented using native yeast. Unfined and unfiltered, "Dr. To Kalon" is true to our philosophy: approachable to enjoy early, but built to age for many years.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
Jean Hoefliger
Winemaker, Alpha Omega
Jean Hoefliger, a passionate Swiss talent, has been Alpha Omega's winemaker since the winery's inception in 2006. Pairing his global winemaking experience gained working for the esteemed estates of Chateau Lynch-Bages and Chateau Carbonnieux in Bordeaux, Meerlust Inc., in South Africa, Fonjallaz S.A. in Switzerland and Hartford Court in Sonoma's Russian River with his formal education, Jean brought his skills and enthusiasm to Napa Valley.
Seduced by California's diverse soil and ability to express his creativity, Jean planted himself at Newton Vineyard in Napa Valley's Spring Mountain where he spent five years as winemaker until plucked by newcomer Alpha Omega. Part artist, part mad scientist, Jean helped the fledgling winery that set out to be recognized as one of the great wine estates in the world quickly make a name for itself.
Jean's zeal, knowledge, innate ability and scientific training puts him in a unique position to take the best grapes of Napa Valley and transform them into award-winning and critically-acclaimed wines for Alpha Omega.
Country born: Switzerland
Education: Swiss degrees in enology and viticulture from the Federal Winemaking School of Changins and in science from the Maturite Federale. Mentor: Michel Rolland.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
Jean's Alpha Omega ERA 2012 and Beckstoffer To Kalon 2013 received 98 points from Robert Parker while Beckstoffer To Kalon 2007 also scored 98 points from Parker. Jean's Beckstoffer Dr. Crane 2014 and Beckstoffer Dr. Crane 2013 received 96+ points while both Beckstoffer To Kalon 2014 and Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper 2014 received 96 points, all from Parker.
Alpha Omega Reserve Chardonnay 2013 won the Best of Show platinum medal at the International Chardonnay Symposium 2016 and the top joint score at the Global Chardonnay Masters 2016.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Jean believes in reinventing the wheel. This passionate Swiss talent thrives on pushing the winemaking envelope, is never static and always doubts himself. Those distinguishable characteristics enable him to constantly push forward and progress with each vintage.
He flaunts a high-risk winemaking style, characterized by long, natural barrel fermentation which takes an average of 10 months -- he also often leaves red wines on skins for up to 90 days while most winemakers opt for 21 to 30 days -- to handcraft wines that are intriguing, complex and express the unique terroir of Napa Valley.
Working with world-renowned consulting winemaker Michel Rolland and utilizing prized grapes from Alpha Omega's historic vineyards, Jean creates approachable wines that can be enjoyed early but are built to age for many years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Winery | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Tribute | 25 (2021) |
| Darioush | 2019 | Red Wine | Mount Veeder | 25 (2021) | |
| Eleven Eleven | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Reserve | 25 (2021) |
| Grace Family Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Grace Family Blend | 25 (2021) |
| Newton Vineyard | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 25 (2021) | |
| Raymond Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Five Generations | 25 (2021) |
| ZD Wines | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Petit Abacus | 25 (2021) |
| AXR Napa Valley | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Sleeping Denali | 24 (2020) |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | California Thrill | 24 (2020) |
| Paula Kornell Sparkling Wine | 2018 | Sparkling Wine | Los Carneros | Something Old, Something New | 24 (2020) |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Stice Lane | 24 (2020) |
| Vineyard 29 | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | CEANDA ESTATE | 24 (2020) |
| Alpha Omega | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Dr. To Kalon | 23 (2019) |
| Darioush | 2017 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Estate Blend | 23 (2019) |
| Frank Family Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Winston Hill Block 5 Heart Block | 23 (2019) |
| The Debate | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Elevate The Debate | 23 (2019) |
| Buena Vista Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | 22 (2018) | |
| Courtesan | Non-Vintage | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Veronica | 22 (2018) |
| Emerson Brown | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 22 (2018) | |
| Darioush | 2015 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Estate Blend | 21 (2017) |
| Davis Estates | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Behind the Red Velvet Ropes | 21 (2017) |
| Palmaz Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Super Argentine | 21 (2017) |
| Summers Estate Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 21 (2017) | |
| Blackbird Vineyards | 2014 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Chappellet Vineyard | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| The Debate | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Hewitt Vineyard & Provenance Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| Hudson Vineyards | 2013 | Chardonnay | Los Carneros | Alexander’s Field | 19 (2015) |
| Appellations | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Brix and Mortar | 18 (2014) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 18 (2014) | |
| Alpha Omega | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Beckstoffer Blend | 17 (2013) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Ganymede Vineyard Unfiltered | 17 (2013) |
| Hourglass | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20/20 | 17 (2013) |
| Renteria Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | River Block Reserve | 17 (2013) |
| Schrader Cellars, LLC | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Double Diamond TFA Cuvée | 17 (2013) |
| Alpha Omega | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Proprietary | 16 (2012) |
| Blackbird Vineyards | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Proprietary | 16 (2012) |
| Levy and McClellan | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Shafer Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Sunspot Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Thirteen Appellations | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Elyse Winery | 2009 | Grenache | Los Carneros | 15 (2011) | |
| Lail Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Henry II | 15 (2011) |
| Martin Estate | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 15 (2011) | |
| Paraduxx | 2008 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 14 (2010) | |
| Renteria Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Vintner’s Cuvée | 14 (2010) |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Premiere Cuvee | 14 (2010) |
| Silver Oak Cellars | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | A Tale of Two Ranches | 14 (2010) |
| Twomey Cellars | 2008 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | SCR | 14 (2010) |
| Anomaly Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Randy's Reserve | 13 (2009) |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Wild Roxanne | 13 (2009) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Martin Estate | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Puerta Dorada Vineyard | 13 (2009) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Paraduxx | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Monitor Ledge Vineyard | 13 (2009) |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 13 (2009) | |
| Darioush | 2006 | 85% Cabernet Sauvginon, 15% Malbec | Napa Valley | Apadana Block-Estate | 11 (2007) |
| J. Davies Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Jack's Block | 11 (2007) |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Stice Lane Block D Barrel Ferment Puncheon | 11 (2007) |
| Thirteen Appellations | 2005 | Napa Valley Red Wine | Napa Valley | Fourteen | 11 (2007) |
| Clark-Claudon Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate Blend | 10 (2006) |
| Summers Estate Wines | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot 10% | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Paraduxx | 2003 | Zinfandel (65%) Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 (2005) | |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | 9 (2005) | |
| Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2002 | Merlot (60%)/Cabernet Franc (40%) | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| CONSTANT | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Liquid Fantasy No. 2121 | 8 (2004) |
| Darioush | 2002 | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Darius | 8 (2004) |
| Luna Vineyards | 2002 | 45% Sangiovese, 42% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Canto | 8 (2004) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill | 6 (2002) |
| Clos Pegase | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Los Carneros | Graveyard Hill, Backside | 6 (2002) |
| Luna Vineyards | 2000 | Sangiovese | Napa Valley | Riserva - Barrel Select | 6 (2002) |
Winery Distribution
Alpha Omega is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
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- Wisconsin (Swiss Cellars)
- Wyoming (Milt Klungness)
International:
- Canada - Ontario (Le Sommelier)
- Canada - Quebec (Vignome)
- Denmark (Juuls Engros)
- Japan (Sun Bridge)
- Mexico (Importada ECM de Cepas)
- South Korea (Signature Selections)
- United Kingdom (805 Wine)