Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay
⏳ Drikkevindue
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Roasted chicken, seared scallops, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The TOR Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay is a masterclass in Carneros terroir, sourced from the legendary estate of Lee Hudson. Nestled on the gentle, rolling hills of the Napa portion of the Carneros highway, this vineyard is cooled by maritime breezes from the San Pablo Bay, allowing for a long, slow growing season. Tor Kenward and winemaker Jeff Ames select specific blocks planted to heritage Wente clones, prized for producing small, concentrated berries with thick skins. The winemaking process respects the fruit's natural intensity, utilizing native yeast fermentation in French oak barrels, followed by regular lees stirring (battonage) to build a luscious, creamy texture. The result is a Chardonnay of remarkable depth, balancing rich tropical fruit and toasted brioche notes with a vibrant, saline minerality that is characteristic of the Hudson Vineyard's clay-loam soils.
🍾 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)
14.1-14.6%