Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

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. — 2 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.5

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

John Malcolm

9.5

I love Tor Chardonnays and this is a good one. Bright, crisp, and creamy. Peaches, honey, tangerines, papaya, and lemon peel. Delicious! — 2 years ago

Charlie Tapp

9.4

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

Ericsson

9.5

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

Joe DAscoli

9.4

This is the sweet dessert wine from TOR

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

Gregory Fulchiero

9.1

Drank like a Zinfandel with high alcohol, candied, fruit, and medium plus tannins. Hard to identify thIs as Cabernet despite the phenomenal pedigree — 2 years ago

Frank Soldano

9.3

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

Joe Flo

9.7

Fabulous 🍷 — 2 months ago

Stephen Osgood

9.2

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