Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon Anniversary Cuvee
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release, with the structure to age gracefully for decades.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Prime grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, slow-braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
This special cuvée celebrates TOR's historic relationship with grower Andy Beckstoffer and the legendary To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, widely regarded as the spiritual 'first-growth' of Napa Valley. Originally established in 1868 by pioneer H.W. Crabb, who named the site 'To Kalon' (Greek for 'the highest beauty'), this vineyard is defined by its gravelly, well-drained alluvial fan soils and unique microclimate. The Anniversary Cuvee represents a meticulous barrel selection from the vineyard's finest blocks, showcasing the power, opulence, and structural elegance that have made this terroir world-famous. Crafted with minimal intervention, native yeast fermentations, and aged in select French oak, it stands as a monument to Napa Valley's rich winemaking heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2001 by Napa Valley veteran Tor Kenward and his wife Susan, TOR Wines is an artisanal producer located in St. Helena, California. Drawing upon Kenward's nearly three decades of executive experience alongside legendary growers and winemakers at Beringer Vineyards, the estate is dedicated to crafting small-production, vineyard-designated wines from premier sites throughout Napa Valley. TOR focuses primarily on historic grand cru-caliber terroirs, most notably Beckstoffer To Kalon, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, and Cimarossa Vineyard. Employing a minimalist, site-expressive winemaking philosophy, the winery is internationally celebrated for its powerful, cellar-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons, refined Chardonnays, and rare, expressive Syrahs.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon