Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard C Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The legendary Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville is widely considered the grand cru of Napa Valley. First planted in 1868 by pioneer Hamilton Crabb, who named it 'To Kalon'—Greek for 'the highest beauty'—this historic site sits on a well-drained gravelly fan that coaxes unmatched intensity and complexity from Cabernet Sauvignon. TOR's 'C' bottling, sourced from specific prized blocks of this hallowed ground, represents a masterclass in power and refinement. Under the guidance of Tor Kenward and winemaker Jeff Ames, the fruit is handled with extreme care, undergoing native yeast fermentation and aging in prime French oak. The resulting wine is celebrated for its signature To Kalon character: a seamless integration of opulent black currant, graphite, exotic spices, and incredibly plush, velvety tannins that define Napa Valley royalty.
🍾 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