Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon Anniversary Cuvee
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release, with the structure to age gracefully for decades.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Prime grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, slow-braised beef short ribs
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
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.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
TOR Wines er et eksklusivt vinhus i St. Helena i Californien, grundlagt i 2001 af Napa Valley-veteranen Tor Kenward og hans hustru Susan. Med udgangspunkt i Kenwards næsten tre årtiers ledelseserfaring i tæt samarbejde med legendariske vinbønder og winemakere hos Beringer Vineyards, har vinhuset dedikeret sig til enkeltmarksvine i stærkt begrænsede mængder fra de ypperste parceller i Napa Valley. TOR har særligt fokus på historiske terroirs af grand cru-kaliber, herunder især Beckstoffer To Kalon, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane og Cimarossa Vineyard. Vinifikationen følger en minimalistisk filosofi med maksimal fokus på markernes autentiske særpræg, og huset nyder international anerkendelse for sine kraftfulde, gemmeværdige Cabernet Sauvignon-vine, raffinerede Chardonnayer og sjældne, udtryksfulde Syrah-aftapninger.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon