2018 TOR Kenward Family Wines Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ml
2018 TOR Kenward Family Wines Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ml
2018 TOR Kenward Family Wines Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ml

2018 TOR Kenward Family Wines Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ml

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2018 TOR Kenward Family Wines Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 95 pts!
Tor Kenward continues to turn out a portfolio of wines with sensational quality. The longtime public relations guy at Beringer, he has decades of experience with some of the finest winemakers and vineyard sites in Napa and Sonoma. That thorough knowledge and expertise is admirably displayed in the following wines.

 

Tor Kenward utilizes highly regarded vineyards generally planted with low-yielding Old Wente clones. Rumors have always suggested these clones came from Corton-Charlemagne in Burgundy many decades ago. Tor has nailed the 2013 vintage as he has produced two wines that push perfection, and several others that merit scores in the high nineties. Kudos to Tor Kenward who is pushing the envelope in a dramatic and brilliant manner!
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon 
Vintage 2018
Rating 95 RP
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Kewnward Family Wines
Color Red
Wine Type Table
Robert Parker

95 RP - Greg Melanson’s vineyard on Pritchard Hill is very steep, with rows running up and down the hill directly across from Colgin Winery. Beyond Colgin, its rocky face looks down at Napa Valley’s floor. The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Melanson Vineyard is a little broody to begin, needing a good amount of swirling to reveal notes of chocolate-covered cherries, crème de cassis, molten licorice and preserved plums with hints of espresso, sautéed herbs and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with taut, muscular black fruit and supported by a firm foundation of grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on a lingering ferrous note.

Wine Spectator
Burghound
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2018
Rating 95 RP
Barrels
Small French Oak 
Style
Proprietary Red
Owners
Tor & Susan Kenward
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Kenward Family Wines 
Winemaker
Jeff Aimes
Production
360 cases 
    Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
    Vintage 2018
    Rating 95 RP
    Bottle Size 750 ml
    Bottle Quantity 1
    Country USA
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Kewnward Family Wines
    Color Red
    Wine Type Table
    Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
    Vintage 2018
    Rating 95 RP
    Barrels
    Small French Oak
    Style
    Proprietary Red
    Owners
    Tor & Susan Kenward
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Kewnward Family Wines
    Winemaker
    Jeff Aimes
    Production
    360 cases
    Robert Parker Rating 95 RP - Greg Melanson’s vineyard on Pritchard Hill is very steep, with rows running up and down the hill directly across from Colgin Winery. Beyond Colgin, its rocky face looks down at Napa Valley’s floor. The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Melanson Vineyard is a little broody to begin, needing a good amount of swirling to reveal notes of chocolate-covered cherries, crème de cassis, molten licorice and preserved plums with hints of espresso, sautéed herbs and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with taut, muscular black fruit and supported by a firm foundation of grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on a lingering ferrous note.
    Antonio Galloni Rating
    Wine Spectator Rating
    Burghound Rating

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