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

Jeffrey Woo

9.2

Gold hue. Aromas and flavors of apple, apricot, bell pepper, lemon, and petrol, with a hint of grass and creamy notes. Medium body with medium-plus acidity. Silky and rounded mouthfeel. Complex bouquet. Elegant and balanced, with a lasting finish. — 2 years 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

Kaitlin Harvey

9.0

Like liking a goat’s balls. Game, farmhouse funk. Earth. — 5 years ago

Eric

9.2

Oldest Tor I’ve had by a mile and was very impressed. Light in its feet with plenty of fruit left. Very solid. — 5 years ago

Charlie Tapp

9.4

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

Jessica J

9.3

One of the best Italian wines I've had recently. Deep, juicy cherry and plum notes dominate. Well-rounded, elegant. Great with some chocolate or a lighter pasta dish with lean meat. — 9 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

John Malcolm

9.4

Excellent! Tangerine, cantaloupe, and a hint of lemon grass and peach. A burst of flavor! — 5 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.3

This is my last bottle of this superb CCR. All sorts of secondary and tertiary scents found on. Gravel, sandstone, roasted herbs, almost a eucalyptus thing, iodine, macerated dark cherry, exotic spice market. Perfectly balanced in the mouth, with great acids and flavors that still seem youthful despite being 8 years old. Great stuff. — 6 years ago

Ericsson

9.5

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

David Shaw

9.1

Fine light drinking red with an assortment of heirloom varietals you would see in a Sandlands release. Down the middle table red style with good acid but lighter in alcohol and tannins. — a year 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

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

David

9.0

Reorder nice bubbly — 5 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.0

Vella Terra, Fira Independent del Vi Natural de Barcelona. Estació del Nord.
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— 6 years ago