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. — 19 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.7

Deep ruby color. Terrific nose of dark chocolate and crème de cassis liqueur. Big, juicy, textured, full throttle Cabernet from one of my favorite vineyards finishing with ripe, sweet tannins. — 8 years ago

with Drew and Kelly

Jon Russell

10

@l'atelier de Joel Robuchon — 10 years ago

Jay Eagan

9.1

This would have been much better if I didn’t have the Tor Chardonnay first. Very subtle lichee and stone which was excellent. — 4 years ago

with Kristine

Al Shikoh

9.4

Deep ruby red. Lovely nose of dark chocolate and crème de cassis liqueur. Concentrated, juicy To-Kalon fruit on the palate with ripe, sweet tannins. — 7 years ago

with Lisa and Kelly

Brian Duffy

9.8

Truly a tour de force, simply terrific! — 9 years ago

Jamie Haebich

9.1

Wine with Tor, Michael, Tim and Tayla. Good for Sunday Lunch. — 7 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.8

This is how we pre-game! Wow! Amazing. May be my favorite Tor yet. The nose is literally intoxicating - I imagine it's similar to the smell in the air when walking down a gravel path lined with blackberry bushes. This is super rich and dense - blackberry, raspberry, creme de cassis and a touch of brown sugar on the palate with a distinct minerality. Smooth tannins balanced with nice acidity. Long finish - L-O-N-G. I love Tierra Roja Cab but what Jeff Ames and @Tor Kenward do with this vineyard is just superb. — 7 years ago