Cuvee Susan Reserve Chardonnay
⏳ Drikkevindue
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted chicken with cream sauce, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Named in honor of Tor Kenward's wife and partner, Susan, the Cuvée Susan Reserve Chardonnay represents the absolute pinnacle of TOR's white winemaking. This cuvée is a meticulous barrel selection, typically sourced from legendary cool-climate vineyards in the Carneros region, such as the historic Hyde Vineyard and Beresini Vineyard. Crafted by winemaker Jeff Ames using traditional Burgundian techniques, the wine undergoes native yeast fermentation and full malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels, accompanied by regular lees stirring (bâtonnage). The result is an incredibly complex, texturally rich Chardonnay that beautifully balances opulent California fruit with vibrant, structural acidity and a mineral-driven finish. It stands as a testament to the family's dedication to world-class Napa Valley Chardonnay.
🍾 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
Chardonnay