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. — 14 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

Larry Kooper

9.0

Deep fruit and delicious taste — 3 months ago

Jeffrey Woo

9.0

Dark ruby hue. Aromas of black cherry, black pepper, blackberry, cassis, chalk, chocolate, plum, raspberry. Medium body, with soft, silky tannins and plus acid. Medium-length finish. Elegant, smooth, and easy drinking. Versatile. A lighter-style California Cab. 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Syrah, 4% Petite Sirah, 3% Merlot, 2% Touriga Nacional, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Charbono. — 5 days ago

Jaclyn McHugh

9.5

Full bodied mouth feel - would definitely buy — 13 days ago

Brian Grech

9.4

Big fruit, extracted, rich and velvety. Thoroughly delicious but I would struggle to drink a third glass — 3 months ago

with Ashley and Chi

S Christovich

9.2

Never a disappointment. And Mike, I’m thinking of you. Digging into a nice filet while I’m at it. — 2 days ago

David Langstaff

9.3

Surprisingly beautiful. Great bottles. Tannins smooth — enough for structure but not in the way. Dark fruit. Great. — 18 days ago

with Lee and Cynthia

David Walser

9.1

Another Treasury Employee Store find for $8. Excellent price/value bottle of wine. I wish you could find this kind of wine on restaurant wine lists for their low end offerings. — 3 months ago

Samantha Jones

9.0

Really like this! Not sweet, it’s crisp and refreshing. Had with Christmas dinner this year 2023- great with cheeses. It’s a great go-to. And it’s under $15 — 4 months ago