At Tori Magna, we produce two wines of highly acclaimed Napa Valley premium Cabernet using fruit from estate vineyards in the Yountville AVA and neighboring Rutherford & St. Helena AVA's. Winemaker Sean Foster focuses on red winemaking, for which he has received many international accolades.Our other red wines are sourced from only the best vineyards all around the California wine country to bring you premium varietals from specific AVA's.

2020 Stareye Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The Stareye is our top Cabernet Sauvignon wines and was first released in 2012. It is made from dry farmed Cabernet planted in sandy Yountville AVA soils with a varying amount of 1-4% Cabernet Franc, depending on the vintage. Each vintage ranges from five to seven barrels of our finest expression.

Typically matured in larger format, French puncheon barrels for a more restrained oak treatment, the Stareye is characterized by a velvety texture and more aromatic style. An excellent cellaring wine with typically 10-12 years aging potential for optimal drinking.

Winemaker notes:
COLOR: Deep, dark black olive with touches of currant and mahogany.NOSE: Beautiful black and blue berry with touches of cedar, licorice, pine needles, plum and tapenade.PALATE: Soft, velvety entrance evolving on generous fruit and silky tannins, lingering on boysenberries, dark cherries, mandarin orange, star fruit and wild raspberries.BLEND: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet FrancBARREL: 50% barrel fermented, 50% stainless steel fermentedAGING: 19 months, 100% French oak; 20% new, 80% puncheon barrels$115 - BUY ME

2020 Felsong Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County

A Pinot lovers' dream, the 2020 Felsong exhibits a wave of fruit-forward Bing cherry and raspberry deliciousness, and an amazingly supple, lush mouth-feel, followed by a lingering, lip-smacking finish. This 100% Pinot is 78% Mt. Carmel Vineyard and 22% Radian.The warm, even buttery aromas of brioche, strawberry jam and baking spice prove immensely inviting, leading to an approachable yet complex palate where fruit-punch flavors are lifted by clove, tart plum skins and vanilla on the finish.

Winemaker notes:
COLOR: Moderately dark reddish purple color.NOSE: Notes of dark cherry, savory and other spices, cola, and wet brick.PALATE: Dark cherry and dried blueberry flavors are richly spiced in this juicy style featuring chocolate and mint accents.BLEND: 100% Pinot Noir: 78% Mt. Carmel Vineyard, 22% RadianBARREL: 10% New French Oak, 90% Second UseAGING: 19 months$52 - BUY ME

2019 Theron Proprietary Red Napa Valley

This vintage took a level of control in the vineyard and was a vital aspect for us to meticulously manage the fruit from bud break to harvest. For this particular Cabernet blend, we chose blocks situated in the heart of the vineyards. Sourced from a single source vineyard in the Rutherford AVA. The hand-terraced vine rows have southern exposure and well-drained volcanic and sandstone soils. The property is at approximately 400 feet in elevation. Classic “Rutherford dust” character completes the profile of this limited release.

Winemaker notes:
COLOR: Dark mahogany with a brilliant glow of garnet.NOSE: Hints of blackened cherry, dried tea leaves, warm blackberries, cassis and scorched earth.PALATE: Powerfully round and evolving with dark fruit jam and fresh blackberries lingering through the finish.BLEND: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet FrancBARREL: 50% barrel 50% tank, average of 35 days on skinsAGING: 20 months, 70% new French oak, 30% in 2 year old barrels$88 - BUY ME

2017 Kyros GSM El Dorado Hills

The El Dorado Hills in Amador County is old vine country; nearly 600 acres of Amador County's vines are at least 60 years old, while several vineyards date to the 19th century. Nestled in the heart of Gold Country, this region is known for its rich history and rich reds.The acronym “GSM” is a short-hand reference for a red wine blended from Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvédre. After careful pressing off from almost a week on skins, this precious juice spends one year maturing in French oak. And the rich, concentrated fruit holds up beautifully, retaining hints of elegance and restraint alongside powerful secondary notes of dark chocolate and coffee beans, all the way down to its earthen core.

Winemaker notes:
COLOR: A deep almost purple hue.NOSE: Powerful notes of dark chocolate, blueberry and coffee.PALATE: This is a full-throttle, fruit-forward red that is rich and luscious with a plethora of blue fruits, red berries and spice.BLEND: 73% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 15% MourvédreBARREL: The Grenache, Syrah and Mourvédre were aged in standard French oak barrels, 20% new for the Syrah and all neutral for the Mourvédre.AGING: 18 months in French oak barrels$45 - BUY ME

2018 Felsong Zinfandel

The Amador County in the Sierra Foothills is old vine country; nearly 600 acres of the county's vines are at least 60 years old, while several vineyards date to the 19th century. Nestled in the heart of Gold Country, this region is known for its rich history and rich reds.The high altitude vineyards and sandy clay loam soils yield a bold Old Vine Zinfandel, with rich, complex flavors of blackberry, plum, and black cherry accented by hints of earth, vanilla and pepper. The old vines impart elegant, intense tannins that provide excellent structure for this full-bodied wine.

Winemaker notes:
COLOR: A beautiful, violet-hued glass with undertones of garnet.NOSE: Aromas of licorice, anise and pepper leading into notes of blackberry.PALATE: Big, burly and bursting at the seams with brambly, zesty blackberry and raspberry fruit flavors.BLEND: 100% ZinfandelBARREL: 100% barrel fermentedAGING: 12 months in 40% New French oak barrels$45 - BUY ME