Tetra
2011 Red Wine
"Tetra"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 39
Vintage: 2011
Tetra
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
Tetra is a four-varietal blend that is sylistically "Left Bank" in structure. Every year, Bill Hill's Broken Rock Vineyard produces standout Cabernet Sauvignon that dominates Tetra's four-part blend; Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc add complexity, depth and spice, but Cabernet is king!
But the richness and depth of Broken Rock's 2011 Merlot and Cabernet Franc rivaled the Cabernet Sauvignon and allowed us to take a decidedly "right" turn for Premiere Napa Valley. The resulting Right Bank blend is a Pomerol-inspired wine with velvety Merlot and the spice of Cabernet Franc in the driver's seat.
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
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very sweet |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle | very crisp | |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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Patrick Mahaney
Winemaker, Tetra
As winemaker for Prime Solum, Patrick Mahaney oversees all aspects of wine production. With extensive winemaking experience in Napa valley and around the world, Mahaney is well equipped to create intense yet balanced wines with true Napa Valley character. Before coming to Prime Solum, Patrick spent over 20 year at Mondavi where he was one of the most senior winemakers. Additionally, Patrick has a strong educational background that includes a degree in enology from University of California, Davis.
Country born: United States
Education: University of California, Davis with a BS in Biochemistry.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Let the fruit show the way!
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El Paso TX 79932
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2011 | Petit Verdot | Howell Mountain | 17 (2013) | |
| Patland Estate Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietors’ Selection III Stagecoach Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Purlieu Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Martinez Vineyard – “Cachére” | 17 (2013) |
| ROY Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse (a whisper) | 17 (2013) |
| Tetra | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tetra | 17 (2013) |
| Erba Mountainside Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Clonal Selection | 16 (2012) |
| HUNNICUTT | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Monticello Vineyards | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Tributary | 16 (2012) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 16 (2012) | |
| Round Pond Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 16 (2012) | |
| Seavey Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 16 (2012) |
Winery Distribution
Tetra is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.