TOR Kenward Family Wines
Cimarossa Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
If you like dark, sweet tarriness, dry herb buffet, round meaty, not overdone tannins, you will love this 2013 Tor Howell Mountain.
This 2013 Tor has just started its drinking window. It is really good but better things lie ahead in 5-8 years.
Dark, meaty, heavy, round tannins. Black currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, plum, raspberries, sweet dark chocolate baking bar, mocha, caramel, black tea, dry herbs for days, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanillin, dry top soil, limestone, volcanic minerals, dry river stone, dry clay, twig with raindrops, iron pan, touch of iodine, dark, withering flowers, lavender & violets, very nice round acidity and a well textured, tensioned, structured, balanced but still shows braun, elegant, polished finish that lasts for days and falls on clays, earth & spice.
Photos of my Pebble Beach Food & Wine tasting with Tor & Andy Beckstoffer.
If you like dark, sweet tarriness, dry herb buffet, round meaty, not overdone tannins, you will love this 2013 Tor Howell Mountain.
This 2013 Tor has just started its drinking window. It is really good but better things lie ahead in 5-8 years.
Dark, meaty, heavy, round tannins. Black currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, plum, raspberries, sweet dark chocolate baking bar, mocha, caramel, black tea, dry herbs for days, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanillin, dry top soil, limestone, volcanic minerals, dry river stone, dry clay, twig with raindrops, iron pan, touch of iodine, dark, withering flowers, lavender & violets, very nice round acidity and a well textured, tensioned, structured, balanced but still shows braun, elegant, polished finish that lasts for days and falls on clays, earth & spice.
Photos of my Pebble Beach Food & Wine tasting with Tor & Andy Beckstoffer.
Part of Howell Mountain dinner.
Loved the integration of oak, aging, and fruit. This needs to be paired with food for full effect. Black fruits, herbs, and spice standout but the tertiary notes of tobacco and leather start to show through. The full spectrum of notes really make this a well rounded wine and there is plenty more longevity. I wish I had a couple more bottles to see this develop. Tor Kenward has become one of my new favorite producers to keep trying, even if it comes with a hefty pricetag.
Part of Howell Mountain dinner.
Loved the integration of oak, aging, and fruit. This needs to be paired with food for full effect. Black fruits, herbs, and spice standout but the tertiary notes of tobacco and leather start to show through. The full spectrum of notes really make this a well rounded wine and there is plenty more longevity. I wish I had a couple more bottles to see this develop. Tor Kenward has become one of my new favorite producers to keep trying, even if it comes with a hefty pricetag.
Sooooo tasty. And an easy drinker...
Sooooo tasty. And an easy drinker...
Apr 17th, 2018Tor absolutely one of the best wine from California
Tor absolutely one of the best wine from California
Sep 23rd, 2017Young. Needs time, but impressive for a young Cab.
Young. Needs time, but impressive for a young Cab.
Oct 17th, 2016
