Reflections of a Vintner: Stories and Seasonal Wisdom from a Lifetime in Napa Valley

by Tor Kenward, Robert M. Parker, Thomas Keller Narrated by Steve Marvel

Overview

Reflections of a Vintner recounts the lessons learned, relationships forged, and observations made from an insider's nearly fifty-year journey through the burgeoning wine industry in Napa Valley. From the mid-seventies, when there were less than fifty wineries, to the present, with over eight hundred, Tor Kenward shares his recollections as the region became a world-class wine destination.



In addition to the wine knowledge Kenward imparts, the vintner shares stories of his friendships with legends of the modern American food and wine scene, including Julia Child, André Tchelistcheff, Andy Beckstoffer, and Robert Mondavi, among others.



In the October 2021 Judgment of Napa, TOR Cabernet was judged to be #1, outscoring legendary Bordeaux châteaux, Napa Valley, and international peers by leading critics and sommeliers. TOR wines, coveted by connoisseurs worldwide, received seven perfect 100-point ratings from leading critics for their 2018 Napa Valley wines.



With Kenward's impressive connection to Napa Valley and his legacy of creating inimitable wines, Reflections of a Vintner offers entertaining insights into an often intimidating and complex but highly enjoyable world.

Editorial Reviews

People Magazine

Beyond reflections on friends and icons, Kenward tells Napa Valley's "coming of age" story. In Reflections of a Vintner, the region is as much a pivotal character as [Julia] Child or Kenward himself.

From the Publisher

Beyond reflections on friends and icons, Kenward tells Napa Valley's "coming of age" story. In Reflections of a Vintner, the region is as much a pivotal character as [Julia] Child or Kenward himself.—People Magazine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176731804
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	12/27/2022
Edition description:	Unabridged

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