Cuvee Susan Red
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Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage release, as these structured Napa Valley reds benefit greatly from cellar aging.
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Roasted prime rib, grilled ribeye steak, braised lamb shanks
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While TOR Kenward Family is widely celebrated for its 'Cuvée Susan' Chardonnay, named in honor of Tor Kenward's wife Susan, the estate's red wine portfolio represents the pinnacle of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and proprietary Bordeaux-style blends. Sourced from some of the most historic and coveted vineyards in the valley—including the legendary Beckstoffer To Kalon in Oakville, Melanson Vineyard on Pritchard Hill, and Tierra Roja—TOR's red wines are crafted with a philosophy of minimal intervention. Under the guidance of winemaker Jeff Ames, the grapes undergo native yeast fermentation and are aged in prime French oak barrels before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. This traditional, hands-off approach preserves the intense, site-specific characteristics of Napa's premier terroirs, yielding reds of extraordinary depth, structural complexity, and velvety tannins that pay homage to the rich history of California 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