Tamber Bey
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 12
Vintage: 2017
Tamber Bey
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Best-of-barrel selected by winemaker Andy Jones; aging in 100% new French Tonnellerie Remond oak
- Estate-grown fruit from the renowned Oakville nested appellation
- The vineyard was planted to noted consulting winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown’s specifications and clonal selections
- A collector-worthy wine that delivers a complex profile indicative of the Oakville nested appellation
Description
The three-acre Oakville Estate Vineyard lies at the epicenter of Napa Valley. It is planted with two clones of Cabernet Sauvignon: Clone 337 for its complexity and fruit profile and Clone 4 for its bold tannin structure. The two combine to create a wine that is essentially Oakville in every aspect. This wine represents the best of barrel of our 2017 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, highly regarded as a cellar-worthy collector's wine. It delivers a complex fruit profile, bold tannins and a mile-long finish.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Andy Jones
Winemaker, Tamber Bey
Winemaker Andy Jones has been on the wine-making team at Tamber Bey since 2013. In fact, he was the first official hire for the new facility in Calistoga. He is the director of winery operations in charge of all custom-crush production.
Prior to joining the Tamber Bey wine-making team, Andy worked under winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown at his Black Sears facility in Angwin, CA. Andy, a native of Jackson, WY., began his career in the restaurant business. His early restaurant experience led him to San Francisco and the California Culinary Academy, where he majored in hospitality and restaurant management. Following graduation, Andy helped open Solage Resort in Calistoga, where he was the assistant food and beverage manager.
While he was there, he met Thomas, and ultimately went to work for him in 2008. Thomas was Tamber Bey's founding winemaker and is now consulting winemaker. Andy is also winemaker for Vermeil Wines and Sebright Cellars, both of which are produced at Tamber Bey. He has also launched his own label, Spinning Gold. The first vintage was bottled in December 2017.
Country born: United States
Education: Thomas Rivers Brown
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosophy is to not follow any formula but instead, simply try to pull the very best from each site, vintage by vintage.
The Metz Group
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Dallas PA 18612
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from The Metz Group :
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Tamber Bey | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 23 (2019) | |
| Far Niente | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 21 (2017) | |
| PureCru Napa Valley | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Clones, Clones, Clones | 21 (2017) |
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| William Hill Estate Winery | 2015 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Georges de Latour Private Reserve | 16 (2012) |
| Bressler Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 16 (2012) | |
| Black Stallion Estate Winery | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Heart & Soul | 15 (2011) |
| Broman Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | You’ll Think It’s Howell Mountain | 15 (2011) |
| Newton Vineyard | 2009 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | Piece of the Puzzle | 15 (2011) |
| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Alchemist II | 15 (2011) |
| Trinchero Napa Valley | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Mountain to Mountain Cuvee | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Tamber Bey 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)