Beckstoffer To Kalon Old B Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release, though it can benefit from decanting if opened in its youth.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, slow-braised beef short ribs
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
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.
🍾 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