I hope you will read my in-depth @departures profile on #TorKenward of @torwines and his book “Reflections of a Vintner” published by @cameronbooks — #linkinbio. 📸 by @markhartman 👏 🍷 Born to bohemian parents, a Vietnam vet, ex-booking agent for musical acts like Tom Waits and Stan Getz, Tor came to #NapaValley right on the eve of a wave of culinary revolutions, and he played a central — if not behind the scenes — figure. From his days at @beringervyds to his ‘second act’ with @torwines and winemaker Jeff Ames, and their ‘black magic’ efforts at showcasing the mystique of beautifully-crafted, precise California wines, I shed light where I can while offering glimpses into his storied past with Julia Child, Robert Mondavi, and many others, including his #jamesbeardaward winning wife, author of numerous cookbooks, Susan Costner Kenward. Come read about Napa’s transformation through the eyes of one of its most transformative figures. My sincere thanks to Tor for spending so much time with me talking about the old days, and to Jeff Ames for always responding to a barrage of texts 😁... what a team. #Napa #Cabernet #Justpublished #bookstagram #book #juliachild #robertmondavi #andybeckstoffer #aiwf #AnAmericanCelebration #food #wine #history #blackmagic #judgmentofnapa (@angeladuerr ) #beckstoffervineyards #beckstoffertokalon