Exotic orange marmalade, spice and honeysuckle aromas leap from the glass of this of this exuberant young Chardonnay. Those flavors continue through the palate combined with a suave texture of lemon oil and notes of freshly baked croissant, ginger and tangy butterscotch. Vibrant minerality, terrific concentration, and a gorgeous finish suggest this delightfully refreshing Chardonnay...
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This brand new release from TOR is the first 2021 Napa Cabernet we’ve judged and this classy Cabernet has set the bar high! It tastes supremely serious with its tightly wound dark fruit flavors, hints of caramel, spice box, and tobacco leaf, and superb balance. Its ever-so-present tannins are ripe and structured and give way...
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TOR Beckstoffer To-Kalon 2019 is truly remarkable! We’ve had the good fortunate of judging the last 15 vintages of this coveted bottling and this new edition is our favorite since TOR’S legendary 2009 (our all-time favorite). Superb balance, tannins and sexy dark fruit meld together in a dazzling experience. The addition of 15%Cabernet Franc (highest...
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TOR Beckstoffer To-Kalon 2019 is truly remarkable! We’ve had the good fortune of judging the last 15 vintages of this coveted bottling and this new edition is our favorite since TOR’S legendary 2009 (our all-time favorite). Superb balance, tannins and sexy dark fruit meld together in a dazzling experience. The addition of 15% Cabernet Franc...
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Another remarkable release from one of Napa’s finest undiscovered vineyards with swanky neighbors including Dalla Valle and Screaming Eagle.
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Notes of creme de cassis, melted licorice, caramelized meats, pepper and crushed flowers evolve into a full-bodied, voluptuous and hedonistic experience.
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Inky black, it reveals terrific concentration, with a wide array of lush and powerful flavors that include smoky chocolate mole, blueberry jam, cassis, and dark black truffle pudding then crescendo with a long finish that includes slightly toasted oak combined with a hint of smoked game and roasted herbs.
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The sensational, inky/purple-tinged nectar exhibits complex notes of blackberries, blueberries, figs, gingerbread, and a hint of apricots.
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Vibrant minerality, terrific concentration, and a gorgeous finish …
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This is a fabulous effort that will continue to deliver pleasure for another 4-5 years.
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