David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

There are worse ways to start a Saturday then tasting & talking wine with Tor Kenward & Andy Beskstoffer having the 1980 BV George Latour Private Reserve & multiple vintages of Tor. Wine 94 technically but age & style 96. The overall experience is a 10.

These bottles came from his cellar so they are perfect. So silky smooth elegant. Beautifully ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, plum, dark cherries, understated baking spices, fresh & used tobacco, sandalwood, raspberry, limestone powder, fine, dark spice, bright, withering dark & red florals, excellent acidity, sheer, balance, elegance and perfect finish that lasts a full minute.

Andy Beckstoffer sold fruit for $150 a ton in the late 1970’s, early 80’s. Today, $50,000 plus a ton and a percentage of the producers bottle price. — 13 days ago

Chad Henderson

8.9

Granny Smith apples with tart and minerality finish. Happy New Year! — 4 months ago

with Kristen

Brad Taylor

9.2

Cab Sauvignon 52% Merlot 30% Cab Franc 18%. Outstanding Blend. — 7 months ago

Amanda Ellinger

9.4

Found at Publix — 4 days ago

Conrad Green

9.1

A slightly off hint of butterscotch on the nose. Dense dark fruit with stone and poised. A shame about the nose as the fruit is great — a month ago

with Paul and Ara

Jess

9.2

Pale gold color.
Aromas of buttered pastry, popcorn.
Dry. Flavors of buttered popcorn, citrus.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 6 months ago

ben shipley

9.1

Buttery bourbon chard. With a little marketing they could sell a tonne of this in Australia. — 8 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2017 vintage. 3.18.24. — a month ago

Andy Stabile

8.9

Had this one on the shelf for a while.
Classic Cali Cab. Big, earthy, sharp tannins that time has maybe softened just a touch..
Once upon a time this was my jam…. — 4 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

It is a dark purple wine, with a nose featuring ripe blackberries and cassis, vanilla, tar, cigar and clove. The palate is quite nice, with cherry, blueberry and raspberry flavors draped with a bit of oak spice and offering a silky set of tannins. I paired it with a rib eye and used it in my skillet mushrooms. The wife gave me a big thumbs up, so I know it worked. — 7 months ago