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“Over the last four decades, I’ve walked almost every corner of the Napa Valley striving to understand exactly what makes a great wine. When I founded TOR Wines, the plan was simple. Our wines would come from only the best blocks in great vineyard sites I knew and revered." – Tor Kenward
The TOR winemaking team has been together since the beginning. Jeff Ames is winemaker, and they share a simple rule — the vineyard is what they showcase, not a heavy winemaker’s hand. Each wine is nurtured to bottle unfiltered and unfined.
Tor has been producing great chardonnay over the years, and this year is no exception. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate has been a big fan, and the reviews below praise the current releases of his chardonnay. Enjoy!
The Wines
2016 Tor Chardonnay Beresini Vineyard Cuvee Torichana | Rating: 95
The 2016 Chardonnay Beresini Vineyard Cuvee Torchiana has a total rock-star nose of tropical fruits, lemon pie, key lime, wet pebbles, lanolin, beeswax and orange blossom. The medium to full-bodied palate is lively, layered, fresh and youthfully subdued, finishing long. 375 cases produced.
2016 TOR Chardonnay, Durell Vineyard | Rating: 95
The 2016 Durell Chardonnay explodes from the glass giving lemon peel, grapefruit, slate, white peaches and baking bread aroma. Full-bodied, it’s rich, satiny and spicy in the mouth with a long, savory finish. 325 cases produced.
2016 TOR Chardonnay Reserve Cuvee Susan | Rating: 94+
The 2016 Chardonnay Reserve Cuvee Susan gives exuberant pineapple, guava and honeydew melon notes with hints of cedar, brioche, buttered popcorn and allspice. The palate is full-bodied, rich and savory with background acid and a satiny texture, finishing long.
The Offer
2016 TOR Chardonnay Beresini Vineyard Cuvee Torchiana - $65
2016 TOR Chardonnay, Durell Vineyard - $65
2016 TOR Chardonnay Reserve Cuvee Susan - $80
10% discount offered on all order of 6 or more bottles
Cheers,
Jeff McCarthy
Wine Director
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