TOR Kenward Family Wines
Torchiana Beresini Vineyard Hyde Clone Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
Tor has amazing contracts and this is one of them. This starts with citrus (mostly lemon) and develops into a subtle spice with a hint of oak on the finish.
Tor has amazing contracts and this is one of them. This starts with citrus (mostly lemon) and develops into a subtle spice with a hint of oak on the finish.
Apr 25th, 2020
I don’t know if I would have guessed this as Chardonnay if guessing blind. Unique chard profile. Mango, bruised banana, orange blossom and honeysuckle. The profile of this was waxy and viscous. Sea salted honeysuckle, roasted cashews, guava. Not much acidity. More Marsanne/roussanne like than chard! Thanks @Mark Flesher
I don’t know if I would have guessed this as Chardonnay if guessing blind. Unique chard profile. Mango, bruised banana, orange blossom and honeysuckle. The profile of this was waxy and viscous. Sea salted honeysuckle, roasted cashews, guava. Not much acidity. More Marsanne/roussanne like than chard! Thanks @Mark Flesher
Sep 21st, 2019Sorry - Noodle and I couldn’t agree on white or red. Thank you Tor for making .375’s of awesome juice! Our suggestion drank both.
Sorry - Noodle and I couldn’t agree on white or red. Thank you Tor for making .375’s of awesome juice! Our suggestion drank both.
Jul 9th, 2019
Always my go to vintner - a deep golden yellow in the glass, vanilla and tropical notes, a BIG chardonnay. Very good - no issues with the vintage.
Always my go to vintner - a deep golden yellow in the glass, vanilla and tropical notes, a BIG chardonnay. Very good - no issues with the vintage.
Aug 9th, 2018Nothing to add to my last review of this wine. Still an outstanding example of how some winemakers can perfectly balance new and old world styles.
Nothing to add to my last review of this wine. Still an outstanding example of how some winemakers can perfectly balance new and old world styles.
Jun 24th, 2018Far less tropical than the Hyde, showing more citrus notes with hints of vanilla. Still a rich wine that is balanced with a great acidity. I love how Tor manages to create beautiful Chardonnays that manage to show aspects of both Burgundy and California at the same time and seem teeter just on the edge of restraint. Delicious.
Far less tropical than the Hyde, showing more citrus notes with hints of vanilla. Still a rich wine that is balanced with a great acidity. I love how Tor manages to create beautiful Chardonnays that manage to show aspects of both Burgundy and California at the same time and seem teeter just on the edge of restraint. Delicious.
Apr 14th, 2018
California style Chardonnay. Tropical notes. Citrus. Lasting finish.
California style Chardonnay. Tropical notes. Citrus. Lasting finish.
Aug 26th, 2017Prior notes still hold true - an incredibly rich, balanced Chardonnay. Tropical fruit, brioche, salted butter - I just LOVE Tor wines. And at 7 years old this is still vibrant and drinking incredibly well.
Prior notes still hold true - an incredibly rich, balanced Chardonnay. Tropical fruit, brioche, salted butter - I just LOVE Tor wines. And at 7 years old this is still vibrant and drinking incredibly well.
Jul 15th, 2017
Great New 2013 Tor Torchiana Chard! Tropical fruits galore, just right touch of oak and vanilla.. Good job!!! CB 95+
Great New 2013 Tor Torchiana Chard! Tropical fruits galore, just right touch of oak and vanilla.. Good job!!! CB 95+
1 person found it helpfulJul 31st, 2015Super rich Chardonnay, leading with tropical fruits mingled with brûlée/vanilla/oak. Nice acidity, pairing very well with food and drinking so well now. This is a big Cali Chardonnay. Had this at cellar temp.
Super rich Chardonnay, leading with tropical fruits mingled with brûlée/vanilla/oak. Nice acidity, pairing very well with food and drinking so well now. This is a big Cali Chardonnay. Had this at cellar temp.
Feb 28th, 2016