Today, the 3rd generation leads the focus on quality, innovation, coupled with a touch a creativity, to produce an unequivocally pristine expression in all of their wines.

They combine elements of artisan tradition and industrial innovation to bring their wines onto the highest stage of wine excellence. With production being only around 5,000 cases, Tor focuses on creating wines that showcase what each famed vineyard has to offer while making blends that will continue to build the Napa Valley reputation.Since 1928, the Botter family has dedicated itself to winemaking trough passion, talent, and commitment. Tor and his wife, Susan, draw on their extensive knowledge of the best vineyards in the Napa Valley as well as the long-standing relationships that they have had with their owners.

Water separates the continents, wine brings them together.”Īfter 26 years at Beringer Vineyards, Tor Kenward retired and opened his own Cabernet Sauvignon-based winery in St. It extends a meal, extends time together. I’ve been doing this close to 40 years now and I’d like to think that I’ve learned something every time I’ve gone into that classroom. The wines I’m making right now, I’m assuming a good number of them are going to outlive me. They’re living things and they’re changing, as we change. You take a piece of land, you nurture it, you make the best you can, and you really don’t know whether that site is truly magical or can produce great wine until 8 to 10 years have passed. “Making wine is not only magical it challenges you in every way.

Tor wine 2014