Jason Sliwa

9.8

Phenomenal, ascendant. Honeyed apple, dense, acidic, supple, incredible. — 3 months ago

with Vicki

Andrew Belzer

9.5

Dusty cherry, strawberry, leather, and tobacco on the finish. Still zippy acid after 19 years! — 6 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.4

Dark fruit, leather and black licorice. — 8 months ago

Lars

9.1

Paired with brisket. Yum! Better the second day; give it some time to open. — 9 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

Lori Norgrove

9.7

For a red lover, and not a fan of Chards, this wine knocked me off my feet! I absolutely Loved it! If I could describe my perfect request for a white wine, it would be this one. Butterscotch, almond, a slight fruity hint of lemon zest but not sharp or tart, buttery and bright yet incredibly smooth and a nice heavy feel. This is my favorite white wine ever! (And ranks above some of my fave reds). — 4 years ago

Lorena Jordao

8.9

2018 Montalcino at Felice. Very good! — 4 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Just a half step behind the 2021, my favorite vintage of this wine! A Barolo all but in name! — 4 months ago

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. — 5 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

Lovely and pure expression of Sangiovese. — 8 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

Jay Eagan

9.8

 Another fantastic Cabernet a lot of blue fruit and a little mocha congratulations Tor! A great bottle again — 4 years ago

with Kristine

B

10

2016 La Spinetta Barbera — 4 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.7

A commanding expression of Pritchard Hill fruit, this 2019 Melanson Cab is Napa power in its most refined form. The nose is intensely perfumed, black cherry, cassis, mahogany, dried herbs, and a touch of licorice and forest floor.

The palate follows through with depth and authority: concentrated dark fruit, cocoa powder, tobacco, and mulberry wrapped in firm but polished tannins. Dense, dry, and structured, with a long, resonant finish.

This is a wine that demands patience, decant at least two hours. Built to go the distance. 🔥🍷 — 5 months ago

Gage Orion

9.0

A fantastic bottle of Brunello we had in Florence. Deep red and full bodied. Great depths of flavor, cherry, vanilla, tobacco, and lightly floral. — 6 months ago

Ericsson

9.5

Yes. Another Napa Cab over delivering. Cheers. — 8 months ago

Stephen Osgood

9.2

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

Charlie Tapp

9.1

Black fruit, dried beef and black olive brine. — 3 years ago

Ron R

9.4

Broken record. See my prior notes. — 4 years ago

with Anne-marie

S.R.Alexander

9.4

Just an infant, but under the covers, there’s a very tor style ripe profile with pie spice, violets, blueberry, and blackberry. Very rich and needs lots of breathing room. Thanks @Eric ! — 5 years ago

with Eric