TOR Kenward Family Wines

Torchiana Beresini Vineyard Hyde Clone Chardonnay

9.183 ratings
9.320 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Jay Eagan

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
Shay A
9.2

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, 2019
Jay Eagan

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.

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
Carl Fischer

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, 2018
Carl Fischer

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.

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, 2018
Carl Fischer

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.

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
Andrew S

California style Chardonnay. Tropical notes. Citrus. Lasting finish.

California style Chardonnay. Tropical notes. Citrus. Lasting finish.

Aug 26th, 2017
Carl Fischer

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.

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
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.6

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, 2015
Carl Fischer

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.

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