Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Prime rib roast, grilled rosemary lamb chops, aged Gouda cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from one of the most revered farming estates in Napa Valley, the TOR Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass in Oakville terroir. Nestled along the gravelly benchlands of western Oakville, Vine Hill Ranch has been meticulously farmed by the Phillips family since 1959. This legendary site benefits from the perfect convergence of maritime breezes, warm days, and deep, well-drained alluvial soils. Winemaker Jeff Ames selects specific blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon to capture the vineyard's signature complexity, characterized by intense dark fruit, forest floor notes, and a distinct mineral drive. Utilizing native yeast fermentation and minimal intervention, TOR crafts a wine of immense power, structural integrity, and seamless elegance, paying homage to the rich agricultural heritage of this historic Napa Valley landmark.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2001 by Napa Valley veteran Tor Kenward and his wife Susan, TOR Wines is an artisanal producer located in St. Helena, California. Drawing upon Kenward's nearly three decades of executive experience alongside legendary growers and winemakers at Beringer Vineyards, the estate is dedicated to crafting small-production, vineyard-designated wines from premier sites throughout Napa Valley. TOR focuses primarily on historic grand cru-caliber terroirs, most notably Beckstoffer To Kalon, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, and Cimarossa Vineyard. Employing a minimalist, site-expressive winemaking philosophy, the winery is internationally celebrated for its powerful, cellar-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons, refined Chardonnays, and rare, expressive Syrahs.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon