Durell Vineyard Chardonnay
⏳ Drikkevindue
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, pan-seared scallops
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Durell Vineyard, nestled in the rocky, clay-loam soils where the Sonoma Valley, Carneros, and Sonoma Coast AVAs converge, is legendary among California Chardonnay enthusiasts. Originally planted in 1979 by Ed Durell, this vineyard benefits from the cooling breezes of the Petaluma Gap and San Pablo Bay, allowing for a long, slow growing season. Tor Kenward has sourced from this iconic site for decades, selecting old Wente clone blocks known for producing tiny, highly concentrated berries. Winemaker Jeff Ames coaxes the vineyard's signature character using traditional, low-intervention techniques: native yeast fermentation, full malolactic fermentation, and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is celebrated for its luxurious texture, vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes, and a distinct flinty minerality that reflects its unique terroir.
🍾 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
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
14.2-14.6%