98 points James Suckling: "So creamy, lush and buttery, it’s an all-out ripe, mouth-filling and luxurious wine. Saturated in golden apples, poached pears, cream and vanilla bean on a full body. So broad, indulgent, luscious and lingering in the finish. Drink now or hold. (9/5/24)"
97 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Tasted out of bottle, the 2022 Chardonnay Cuvée Torchiana is a killer Chardonnay that readers should love, and moreover, it’s a prime example of all that a truly great Chardonnay can offer, including richness and concentration as well as vibrancy and purity. Ripe stone fruits, orange blossom, spicy wood, and honeyed flower notes all define the aromatics, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel and a great finish. I love it today yet wouldn't be surprised to see it evolve gracefully over the coming decade. Drink: 2025-2035. (1/8/25)"
96 points Jonathan Cristaldi (Decanter): "Just 1.2 hectares of Chardonnay from the Beresini Vineyard in the southern section of Carneros Napa are old shot-cluster Wente Clone, given to Steve Beresini by Larry Hyde. Native ferments with the wine aged in a mix of high-class oak barrels for 15 months, of which 50% is new. In the hands of winemaker Jeff Ames, the wine delivers an extraordinary richness with gorgeous high-toned aromatics that call to mind lifted honeycomb and honeysuckle, with pure Meyer lemon with vanilla and coriander accents. It is luxurious and rich on the palate, with beautiful tangerine peels, spring flowers and salted Marcona almonds. A dense mid-palate intensity frames a long thread of saline-acid tension, yet the wine remains light on its feet while the finish goes on and on for minutes. It's easily cellar-worthy but so enjoyable out at the pull of the cork. Readers can be assured that these wines will cellar nicely. Drinking Window: 2025-2035. (2/28/25)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2022 Chardonnay Beresini Vineyard Cuvée Torchiana offers a bit more textural density and overt richness than the Cuvée Susan tasted alongside it. Apricot, white flowers, marzipan and tangerine peel are nicely laced together, all framed by a discreet touch of oak. I find the wine's balance simply impeccable. This is such an elegant wine. Drink: 2024-2029. (Dec 2024)"
94 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "[$95 list] From a vineyard that has been part of the Tor lineup for almost 20 years, the 2022 Chardonnay Beresini Vineyard Cuvee Torchiana exhibits ripe citrus aromas akin to mandarin oranges and tangerines, with vanilla notes balanced by hints of lime and lemon. It's medium to full-bodied, streamlined and crisp but with a long, silky-textured finish. Drink: 2024-2030. (Jul 2024)"
97 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Tasted out of bottle, the 2022 Chardonnay Cuvée Torchiana is a killer Chardonnay that readers should love, and moreover, it’s a prime example of all that a truly great Chardonnay can offer, including richness and concentration as well as vibrancy and purity. Ripe stone fruits, orange blossom, spicy wood, and honeyed flower notes all define the aromatics, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel and a great finish. I love it today yet wouldn't be surprised to see it evolve gracefully over the coming decade. Drink: 2025-2035. (1/8/25)"
96 points Jonathan Cristaldi (Decanter): "Just 1.2 hectares of Chardonnay from the Beresini Vineyard in the southern section of Carneros Napa are old shot-cluster Wente Clone, given to Steve Beresini by Larry Hyde. Native ferments with the wine aged in a mix of high-class oak barrels for 15 months, of which 50% is new. In the hands of winemaker Jeff Ames, the wine delivers an extraordinary richness with gorgeous high-toned aromatics that call to mind lifted honeycomb and honeysuckle, with pure Meyer lemon with vanilla and coriander accents. It is luxurious and rich on the palate, with beautiful tangerine peels, spring flowers and salted Marcona almonds. A dense mid-palate intensity frames a long thread of saline-acid tension, yet the wine remains light on its feet while the finish goes on and on for minutes. It's easily cellar-worthy but so enjoyable out at the pull of the cork. Readers can be assured that these wines will cellar nicely. Drinking Window: 2025-2035. (2/28/25)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2022 Chardonnay Beresini Vineyard Cuvée Torchiana offers a bit more textural density and overt richness than the Cuvée Susan tasted alongside it. Apricot, white flowers, marzipan and tangerine peel are nicely laced together, all framed by a discreet touch of oak. I find the wine's balance simply impeccable. This is such an elegant wine. Drink: 2024-2029. (Dec 2024)"
94 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "[$95 list] From a vineyard that has been part of the Tor lineup for almost 20 years, the 2022 Chardonnay Beresini Vineyard Cuvee Torchiana exhibits ripe citrus aromas akin to mandarin oranges and tangerines, with vanilla notes balanced by hints of lime and lemon. It's medium to full-bodied, streamlined and crisp but with a long, silky-textured finish. Drink: 2024-2030. (Jul 2024)"
| Product SKU | 355421 |
| Producer | Tor Kenward |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Appellation | Los Carneros |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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