Beckstoffer To Kalon Old B Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release, though it can benefit from decanting if opened in its youth.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, slow-braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
The Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville is widely considered the first growth of Napa Valley, originally planted in 1868 by pioneer Hamilton Crabb. Within this legendary site, the 'Old B' block holds a mythical status. Sourced from this specific parcel characterized by deep, gravelly bale loam soils, TOR's Old B Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass in power and elegance. Winemaker Jeff Ames employs a non-interventionist approach, utilizing native yeast fermentation and bottling without fining or filtration to preserve the block's intense dark fruit, exquisite mineral tension, and complex floral signatures. This wine represents a historic lineage of Napa Valley viticulture, showcasing the profound synergy between an iconic vineyard and meticulous, small-lot winemaking.
🍾 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