Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drikkevindue
2025 - 2038
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-braised lamb shanks, roasted venison.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon represents a historic partnership between vintner Tor Kenward and the legendary growers Herb and Jennifer Lamb. Situated on a steep, northeast-facing hillside on the lower slopes of Howell Mountain, this unique vineyard is celebrated for its cool microclimate and cobbly, volcanic soils. Unlike the warmer valley floor, this aspect allows for slow, even ripening, imparting a signature high-toned floral perfume, intense blueberry fruit, and refined structure to the wine. Under the guidance of winemaker Jeff Ames, the fruit is gently handled, fermented with native yeasts, and aged in French oak barrels. The resulting Cabernet Sauvignon is highly prized for its balance of power and elegance, showcasing the distinctive terroir of one of Napa Valley's most revered hillside sites.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon