Mast Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage release.
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Prime ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
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Sourced from the Mast Vineyard, nestled in the Yountville foothills of Napa Valley, this single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon represents TOR's dedication to showcasing Napa's premier terroirs. The vineyard sits on a gentle slope where alluvial soils and bale clay loam meet, benefiting from the cooling marine influences of the San Pablo Bay. This unique microclimate allows for a long, slow ripening season, yielding grapes with exceptional flavor concentration and balanced acidity. Under the guidance of winemaker Jeff Ames, the fruit is handled with minimal intervention, utilizing native yeast fermentations and bottling without fining or filtration. The resulting wine is renowned for its deep complexity, offering a signature profile of dark blackberry, cassis, and subtle earthy undertones, framed by velvety, structured tannins.
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Founded in 2001 by Napa Valley veteran Tor Kenward and his wife Susan, TOR Kenward Family Wines is a boutique estate dedicated to crafting small-lot, single-vineyard wines that express the singular terroirs of Napa Valley. Drawing on Kenward's nearly three decades of experience at Beringer, the winery sources fruit from legendary sites, most notably the historic Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. The winemaking philosophy, guided by winemaker Jeff Ames, emphasizes minimal intervention, utilizing native yeast fermentations, and bottling without fining or filtration. TOR is highly celebrated for its powerful, complex Cabernet Sauvignons and expressive Syrahs that showcase the pinnacle of California winemaking. Address: 1507 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA Website: https://torwines.com