Clone No.4 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from vintage release, though highly rewarding after 5 years with proper decanting.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
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TOR Kenward's Clone No. 4 Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass in clonal selection, showcasing one of Napa Valley's most prized Cabernet clones. Historically traced back to a selection imported from Argentina (often referred to as the Mendoza clone), Clone 4 has found a legendary home in Napa's premier gravelly soils, most notably within the historic blocks of the Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard. Tor Kenward and winemaker Jeff Ames craft this cuv e to highlight the clone's signature attributes: thick skins that yield deep color, muscular tannins, and a vibrant, structural acidity. Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in select French oak barrels, this wine represents a seamless marriage of power and elegance, capturing the historic spirit of Oakville's world-class terroir.
🍾 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