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Cimarossa Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Somm David T
9.5

If you like dark, sweet tarriness, dry herb buffet, round meaty, not overdone tannins, you will love this 2013 Tor Howell Mountain.

This 2013 Tor has just started its drinking window. It is really good but better things lie ahead in 5-8 years.

Dark, meaty, heavy, round tannins. Black currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, plum, raspberries, sweet dark chocolate baking bar, mocha, caramel, black tea, dry herbs for days, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanillin, dry top soil, limestone, volcanic minerals, dry river stone, dry clay, twig with raindrops, iron pan, touch of iodine, dark, withering flowers, lavender & violets, very nice round acidity and a well textured, tensioned, structured, balanced but still shows braun, elegant, polished finish that lasts for days and falls on clays, earth & spice.

Photos of my Pebble Beach Food & Wine tasting with Tor & Andy Beckstoffer.
— 6 days ago

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Torchiana Beresini Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay 2017

Rich honey color. Long lasting legs. Light bouquet with hints of oak and slightly floral. Smooth flavors. Light taste with a slightly sweet finish. Light and smooth. — 2 months ago

TOR Kenward Family Wines

Noble Rot Late Harvest Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2018

This is the sweet dessert wine from TOR

Good residual sugar and acidity. Enjoyed by all
— 10 months ago

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Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

A commanding expression of Pritchard Hill fruit, this 2019 Melanson Cab is Napa power in its most refined form. The nose is intensely perfumed, black cherry, cassis, mahogany, dried herbs, and a touch of licorice and forest floor.

The palate follows through with depth and authority: concentrated dark fruit, cocoa powder, tobacco, and mulberry wrapped in firm but polished tannins. Dense, dry, and structured, with a long, resonant finish.

This is a wine that demands patience, decant at least two hours. Built to go the distance. 🔥🍷
— 11 hours ago

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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Dark fruit, leather and black licorice. — 3 months ago

Franz Hirtzberger

Rotes Tor Federspiel Wachau Grüner Veltliner 2022

vibrant snappy green Grüner. excellent complement to fish taco @ Quintonil. — 2 years ago

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Cuvée Torchiana Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

Ron R
9.3

Notes of baked pineapple on the nose. Lifted, extravagant palate of roasted almonds and crème brûlée. Oily, viscous and heavy on the mid palate. Very little acidity to talk about. Finished with a hint of nutmeg and mango. Burgundy lovers should fall back. — a day ago

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Jay Kline

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“Burgundy lovers should fall back” LOL!

Great note
@Ron R
Jody Scharf

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come on Ron, you had a gummie also, you can't fool me, viscous. creme brule, almonds. stop...lol

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Oakville Proprietary Red 2022

Yes. Another Napa Cab over delivering. Cheers. — 3 months ago

Jose, Tom and 7 others liked this

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Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Excellent wine.

Some explosive fruit but also a lot of structure and depth.

Seems like it has more to develop even further.
— 5 months ago

Ira, Kevin and 6 others liked this