ROCK Hommage Allan Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
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Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
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Tor Kenward's deep admiration for the Northern Rhône Valley inspired the creation of 'The Rock' Hommage Allan Syrah. Sourced from the iconic Hudson Vineyard in the cool-climate Carneros region of Napa Valley, this wine is grown on a steep, incredibly rocky hillside block that forces the vines to struggle, resulting in tiny, intensely concentrated berries. The 'Hommage Allan' moniker is a heartfelt tribute to Allan Scherrer, a beloved friend and local wine industry figure who shared Tor's early passion for California Syrah. Winemaker Jeff Ames employs traditional, low-intervention techniques, including partial whole-cluster fermentation and aging in select French oak barrels, to craft a wine of immense power, complexity, and classic savory character. It beautifully balances dark bramble fruit with signature notes of cracked black pepper, smoked meats, and crushed stone minerality.
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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