Tamber Bey Vineyards
2011 Red Wine
"DCV Sandbox Blend II"
Yountville AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 4
Vintage: 2011
Tamber Bey Vineyards
Red Wine
Yountville
10 cases produced
Description
The fruit for this offering comes from Barry’s Sandbox, a northern block of our Yountville appellation Deux Chevaux Vineyard. In 2002, vintner Barry Waitte planted multiple clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot there for the purpose of creating small-lot blends. Blends produced from this block have included our Rabicano, Sabino and Tovero.
This is the second Sandbox Blend we have created for Premiere Napa Valley. It is predominantly (60+%) Cabernet Sauvignon bolstered with Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Each varietal was aged separately in Taransaud, Darnajou and Ermitage barrels. Winemaker Frederic Delivert selected the best barrel from each varietal and custom blended his choice for this special blend.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Frederic Delivert
Winemaker, Tamber Bey Vineyards
Born and raised in France, his first experience with California wine industry happened in 1991, during an harvest internship while enrolled at the Ecole Superieure d'Agriculture de Purpan (in Toulouse) to get his Masters degree in agriculture. The experience abroad was so interesting that Frederic came back after graduating and started to compile a great experience in winemaking, with tenures at Newton, Far Niente, Duckhorn, Hafrner, Plumpjack and Cade, and most recently Martin Estate and Clark-Claudon. Frederic is convinced that winemaking starts in the vineyard. When grapes are brought to their best potential, then winemaking is just choosing the right path to express it.
Country born: France
Education: Masters degree in Agriculture, Ecole Superieure d'Agriculture de Purpan (in Toulouse)
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I strive to respect the expression of the vineyard.
Premium Brands Wine & Spirits
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Premium Brands Wine & Spirits:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Napa Valley | 2019 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 25 (2021) | |
| Terra Valentine | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Crown Jewel | 19 (2015) |
| Ca' Momi | 2012 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 18 (2014) | |
| Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Robert's | 18 (2014) |
| Ca' Momi | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| Honig Vineyard and Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Westside Trio | 17 (2013) |
| Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2011 | Red Wine | Yountville | DCV Sandbox Blend II | 17 (2013) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2011 | Red Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| Renteria Wines | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | River Block | 16 (2012) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2009 | Red Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| The Gabrielle Collection | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Estate Grown Apple Block | 13 (2009) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2007 | Red Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Sacada | 13 (2009) |
Winery Distribution
Tamber Bey Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Hunter)
- Florida (Unfiltered Unfined Wines)
- Illinois (Elevage Wine and Spirits)
- Nevada (Cork Distributors)
- New Jersey (Banville Merchants)
- New York (Banville Merchants)
- Oklahoma (Premium Brands)
- Texas (Mexcor)