Tamber Bey
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville AVA
Auction 24 | Lot No. 182
Vintage: 2018
Tamber Bey
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Estate grown fruit from Oakville, one of Napa Valley’s most renowned nested appellations
- The vineyard was planted to winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown’s specifications and clonal selections
- Best-of-barrel selected by winemaker Andy Jones; aging 18 months in 100% new French oak
- A Cabernet Sauvignon that delivers a complex fruit profile, bold tannins and a mile-long finish
Description
This is the only wine produced from Tamber Bey's Oakville estate vineyard in the southeast corner of the famed Oakville nested appellation. For this wine, winemaker Andy Jones tasted each barrel and selected the best of the vintage for Premiere Napa Valley.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- 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.
Brinkmann's Wine & Spirits
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Brinkmann's Wine & Spirits:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. R. Tonella Cellars | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 25 (2021) | |
| Tamber Bey | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 24 (2020) |
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)