TOR Kenward Family Wines
Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
This year this wine has years more massive Cabernet with dark throat and blackcurrant a little red pencil on the Finnish Love this Vineyard 
This year this wine has years more massive Cabernet with dark throat and blackcurrant a little red pencil on the Finnish Love this Vineyard 
Jan 1st, 2024
This vineyard produces super star wines
This vineyard produces super star wines
Oct 20th, 2021
TOR Kenward Family Wines — Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 — Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley. United States 🇺🇸
Overview:
A commanding expression of Pritchard Hill intensity and refinement, this single-vineyard bottling is driven predominantly by Cabernet Sauvignon with a small supporting blend typical of Bordeaux varieties. The wine captures Napa power in a polished, disciplined frame, balancing concentration, structure, and aromatic depth with serious aging intent.
Aromas & Flavors:
Intensely perfumed black cherry, cassis, mahogany, dried herbs, licorice, forest floor, and subtle dark spice.
Mouthfeel:
Dense and dry with authoritative structure, firm yet polished tannins, and layered concentration. Dark fruit, cocoa powder, tobacco, and mulberry build across the palate into a long, resonant, tightly coiled finish that promises evolution.
Food Pairings:
Dry-aged ribeye, herb-crusted lamb, short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses, or truffle-forward dishes.
Personal Pick:
This is a wine I approach with intention, slow decant, big glass, no distractions. It’s thrilling now for its power and depth, but clearly built for long-term cellaring and future fireworks.
Verdict:
A serious, cellar-worthy Napa Cabernet delivering precision, authority, and pedigree. Best for collectors and structured wine lovers willing to exercise patience.
🍷 Did You Know?:
Pritchard Hill sits on volcanic soils high above Napa Valley, producing some of the region’s most structured, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, often rivaling cult-status bottlings for depth, minerality, and longevity.
TOR Kenward Family Wines — Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 — Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley. United States 🇺🇸
Overview:
A commanding expression of Pritchard Hill intensity and refinement, this single-vineyard bottling is driven predominantly by Cabernet Sauvignon with a small supporting blend typical of Bordeaux varieties. The wine captures Napa power in a polished, disciplined frame, balancing concentration, structure, and aromatic depth with serious aging intent.
Aromas & Flavors:
Intensely perfumed black cherry, cassis, mahogany, dried herbs, licorice, forest floor, and subtle dark spice.
Mouthfeel:
Dense and dry with authoritative structure, firm yet polished tannins, and layered concentration. Dark fruit, cocoa powder, tobacco, and mulberry build across the palate into a long, resonant, tightly coiled finish that promises evolution.
Food Pairings:
Dry-aged ribeye, herb-crusted lamb, short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses, or truffle-forward dishes.
Personal Pick:
This is a wine I approach with intention, slow decant, big glass, no distractions. It’s thrilling now for its power and depth, but clearly built for long-term cellaring and future fireworks.
Verdict:
A serious, cellar-worthy Napa Cabernet delivering precision, authority, and pedigree. Best for collectors and structured wine lovers willing to exercise patience.
🍷 Did You Know?:
Pritchard Hill sits on volcanic soils high above Napa Valley, producing some of the region’s most structured, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, often rivaling cult-status bottlings for depth, minerality, and longevity.