TOR ROCK, North Coast (California) Grenache Syrah 2008

Aug 10, 2011

By Gerald D. Boyd

 ROCK is the second label of Tor Kenward Family Wines, focusing on Rhone-style wines.  The Grenache is from the Judge Family Vineyard in Sonoma’s Bennett Valley and the Syrah from the Hudson Vineyard in Napa Carneros.  The wines are aged separately in small French Burgundy barrels.  Deep ruby in color, the nose shows hints of smoked bacon and ripe raspberry.  It has good texture, layered fruit with herbal accents, some oak and refined tannins.  The wine finishes big and rich with smoky notes and 14.1% alcohol.

Country / Region

California

Appellation

North Coast

Grape Variety

Grenache Syrah

Color

Red

Vintage

2008

Score

91

Price

US $ 40.00

Producer

TOR ROCK