Beckstoffer To Kalon Old B Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release, though it can benefit from decanting if opened in its youth.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, slow-braised beef short ribs
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 2001 by Napa Valley veteran Tor Kenward and his wife Susan, TOR Kenward Family Wines is a boutique estate dedicated to crafting small-lot, single-vineyard wines that express the singular terroirs of Napa Valley. Drawing on Kenward's nearly three decades of experience at Beringer, the winery sources fruit from legendary sites, most notably the historic Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. The winemaking philosophy, guided by winemaker Jeff Ames, emphasizes minimal intervention, utilizing native yeast fermentations, and bottling without fining or filtration. TOR is highly celebrated for its powerful, complex Cabernet Sauvignons and expressive Syrahs that showcase the pinnacle of California winemaking. Address: 1507 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA Website: https://torwines.com