Pure Magic Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard B F D
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Prime dry-aged ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, rich venison stew
✨ wine.spec_sheet
TOR's 'Pure Magic' from the legendary Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville is a masterclass in Napa Valley terroir. The 'B F D' designation represents an ultra-exclusive, barrel-selection blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from this historic site. To Kalon, meaning 'the highest beauty' in Greek, was first planted in 1868 by pioneer H.W. Crabb and has since become Napa's most celebrated grand cru-equivalent vineyard. Winemaker Jeff Ames crafts this cuv ee using native yeast fermentations and minimal intervention, allowing the gravelly alluvial soils and unique microclimate of Oakville to speak directly through the wine. It is renowned for its seamless integration of power, opulent dark fruit, and the complex, gravelly minerality characteristic of this hallowed ground.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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