Tierra Roja Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Tierra Roja Vineyard is nestled on a steep, west-facing hillside in the heart of the Oakville appellation, directly below the famed Dalla Valle estate. Named for its iconic, vibrant red soils that are heavily saturated with iron and volcanic rock, this tiny four-acre vineyard is meticulously farmed by Linda Neal. TOR Kenward's expression of this exceptional terroir is legendary among Napa Valley collectors. The combination of intense afternoon sun and well-drained volcanic soil yields a Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable concentration, structural elegance, and a signature mineral-driven complexity. Crafted by winemaker Jeff Ames with minimal intervention, native yeast fermentation, and gentle French oak aging, this wine beautifully captures the opulent dark fruit and refined, silky tannins that define the very best of Oakville benchland Cabernet.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon