Cimarossa Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 8–25 years from the vintage release, as the robust mountain tannins benefit from cellar aging to fully integrate and soften.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Perched high on the rugged slopes of Howell Mountain, the Cimarossa Vineyard—meaning 'red hilltop' in Italian—sits at an elevation of over 2,100 feet, well above the Napa Valley fog line. This dramatic terroir is defined by its intensely red, iron-rich volcanic soils and extreme temperature shifts, which force the vines to struggle and yield small, highly concentrated berries. TOR Kenward Family Wines harnesses this wild mountain character to craft a Cabernet Sauvignon of immense structure and profound depth. Guided by winemaker Jeff Ames, the winemaking process relies on minimal intervention, native yeast fermentation, and bottling without fining or filtration, allowing the vineyard's signature mineral-driven, briary, and dark fruit profile to shine through with remarkable purity and power.
🍾 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