• Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Resources
Menu

Owen Bargreen

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Resources

Here are the gorgeous new ‘22s by TOR.

TOR

March 31, 2025

Today we share the brilliant wines of TOR. Former Beringer Vice President, Tor Kenward, helped put top Beringer wines on the map. He was one of the architects of Beringer’s famed ‘Private Reserve’ Cabernet and Chardonnay program which became some of the most acclaimed wines of their kind. Tor also has a new book out that is a truly outstanding read for any lover of Napa Valley wine. TOR is most famous for their inky, concentrated Cabernets but they also make some of the finest Chardonnay in the valley. Winemaker Jeff Ames crafts his Cabernet bottlings to be burly and bold, yet maintaining beautiful structure and flavor range. They are wines that are not to be missed by Napa Cabernet lovers.  The new wines come from the very hot 2022 vintage. However, these wines are not at all overblown and have great structure and flavor range.

I love the 2022 TOR ‘Vine Hill Ranch’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 98) which is deep and concentrated with serious texture and length. Learn more about these beautiful wines at https://torwines.com Here are the exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon releases by TOR.

2022 TOR ‘Vine Hill Ranch’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2022 ‘Vine Hill Ranch’ is sourced from this famed location in Oakville in the foothills in the Mayacama range. Tar and violets mark the nose alongside pine needles, scorched soils and shades of black tea with Middle Eastern spices. The palate is silky and refined as this is much more elegant than the ’21, offering a great sense of texture and underlying tension. Salty and stony nuances mark this beautiful bottling that still has a long way to go in the cellar — but is simply irresistible right now. Drink 2025-2040- 98

2022 TOR ‘Vaca Ridge Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2022 ‘Vaca Ridge Vineyard’ comes from this high elevation location that overlooks Napa Valley and Lake Hennessey. Loganberry compote and creme de violette all combine on the palate, with stony soils, mocha and shades of Black Forest cake. Complex, polished and delicious, enjoy this beautiful wine now and over the next fifteen years to come. Drink 2025-2040- 96

2022 TOR ‘Oakville’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2022l ‘Oakville’ was sourced from a range of great sites throughout Oakville including the Tench Vineyard. Exotic spices and espresso grounds all mark the nose alongside shades of black licorice and loamy soil. The palate comes off fresh and inviting with a smooth mouthfeel, loaded with black fruits and savory herbs. A joy to consume now, enjoy over the next decade. Drink 2025-2035- 94

← MarkhamCorollary →
 

Latest Posts

Featured
May 16, 2025
Royer Vineyard
May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
May 2, 2025
Cellar Selection: 2008 Dom Perignon Champagne
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
Cellar Selection: 2021 Chateau Branaire-Ducru
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
May 1, 2025
Gramercy Cellars
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
Foley-Johnson
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
Apr 26, 2025
Dusted Valley
Apr 26, 2025
Apr 26, 2025
Apr 26, 2025
Review: British Airways Lounge Seattle, A Brilliant Refresh
Apr 26, 2025
Apr 26, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
Long Shadows 'Julia's Dazzle' Rose
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
TruthTeller
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
In Memoriam: Bill Stoller, Founder of Stoller Wine Group
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Open Claim
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Champagne Lanson
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Doubleback
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Revana
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Bodega Hnos. Perez Pascuas
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Soter
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Raptor Ridge
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
Trisaetum
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
Amos Rome
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
Stoller and Chehalem
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025