Heritage Clones Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
The TOR Heritage Clones Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass in Napa Valley's viticultural history, celebrating the legendary selections of Cabernet Sauvignon that have defined the region's greatness. Winemaker Tor Kenward has spent decades championing these specific heritage selections—such as Clone 4, Clone 6, and the coveted See Clone—which are prized for their small berry size, low yields, and intense concentration. Sourced from some of Napa Valley's most prestigious, gravelly alluvial fan vineyards, this wine is crafted with minimal intervention, utilizing native yeast fermentations and aging in prime French oak cooperage. The result is a profound expression of Napa terroir, weaving together rich dark fruits, crushed rock minerality, and the structural elegance that only historic heritage clones can deliver.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2001 by Napa Valley veteran Tor Kenward and his wife Susan, TOR Wines is an artisanal producer located in St. Helena, California. Drawing upon Kenward's nearly three decades of executive experience alongside legendary growers and winemakers at Beringer Vineyards, the estate is dedicated to crafting small-production, vineyard-designated wines from premier sites throughout Napa Valley. TOR focuses primarily on historic grand cru-caliber terroirs, most notably Beckstoffer To Kalon, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, and Cimarossa Vineyard. Employing a minimalist, site-expressive winemaking philosophy, the winery is internationally celebrated for its powerful, cellar-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons, refined Chardonnays, and rare, expressive Syrahs.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon