- BrandTor Kenward
- CountryUSA
- RegionNapa Valley
- TypeRed Wine
- Size750ml
- SKU 210000041683
This blend holds preciously to this graphite note. The Mast added flesh in the middle that the wine needed, and a little of that Margeaux perfume Robert Parker found in 2004 Mast. Together they make a seductive wine, not as big as the Mast by itself, but a wine that may have more layers. Cassis (really), coffee, and a little chocolate. Decant for at least an hour before enjoying, for there is still some mountain edge to the fruit. When stuff like this comes together, it makes winemaking one of life’s greater joys.
Additional notes from the winemaker: "It is my first blend and considering TOR wines have always been single vineyard wines up to now, it went under the ROCK brand for 2004. In the future, ALL Cabernet Sauvignons (and Chardonnays) will be TOR wines. ALL Syrah will be ROCK. Sorry for the confusion in 2004. Won’t happen again. So enjoy what should be the first and last ROCK Cabernet Sauvignon."
Critical Acclaim
94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The superb 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain possesses a dark ruby/purple hue as well as graphite, blueberry, and cassis characteristics. Medium to full-bodied, with luscious fruit, fine opulence, sweetness, flamboyance, and a front-end loaded character.