Tamber Bey
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Oakville Estate"
Oakville AVA
Auction 25 | Lot No. 118
Vintage: 2019
Tamber Bey
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Oakville nested appellation
- The 100% estate grown fruit, from Clones 4 and 337, was hand-harvested in multiple passes
- Aging 19 months in 100% new French oak
- A true, best-of-barrel selection by winemaker Derek Flegal
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 are combined to create a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that is essentially Oakville in every aspect. This wine represents the best of barrel of our 2019 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. This lot represents Tamber Bey Winemaker Derek Flegal's first PNV wine.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Derek Flegal
Winemaker, Tamber Bey
Calistoga native Derek Flegal was named winemaker for Tamber Bey Vineyards in June 2020 after two years in the Assistant Winemaker position. He began down his path toward a career in winemaking after working back-to-back harvests in St. Helena and Mendoza, Argentina in 2011 and 2012, respectively. With two harvests under his belt, he decided to further his education by studying Enology at Fresno State University. Upon completion in 2014, he took a cellar worker position at Outpost Wines, where he began his working relationship with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. From there, he spent three years at Jericho Canyon Vineyard, where he honed his cellar and laboratory skills and worked his way up to Assistant Winemaker. While there, he gained valuable experience by working alongside such renowned winemakers as Michel Rolland, Aaron Pott and Heidi Barrett. Flegal lived in Spain for 4 years and Argentina for a year, where he developed a love for travel, culture, and the great wines of the world.
Country born: United States
Education: Degree in enology from Fresno State University. He lived in Spain for 4 years and Argentina for a year, where he developed a love for travel, culture, and the great wines of the world. Mentors: Thomas Brown, Michel Rolland, Aaron Potts and Heidi Barrett
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
The ultimate goal is to create an authentic product that provides pleasure and elicits conversation. I do not want to impose my will or style on any particular wine, rather, I hope to interpret each site and coax out its true nature. I strive to make wines of purity and transparency, and hope that our wines bring people together and are passionately enjoyed.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Zoes Restaurant:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Brave | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 25 (2021) | |
| Tamber Bey | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Oakville Estate | 25 (2021) |
| Viader Vineyards & Winery | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block B7 | 25 (2021) |
| AXR Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Sleeping Pritchard | 22 (2018) |
| The Debate | 2016 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Tierra Roja Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Ames Straight | 22 (2018) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Celebrating 50 Years! | 22 (2018) |
| Gandona Estate | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| HALL | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Sacrashe | 21 (2017) |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 21 (2017) | |
| Mt. Brave | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 21 (2017) | |
| Alpha Omega | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Dr. To Kalon | 20 (2016) |
| Gandona Estate | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Matthiasson | 2014 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Three Sisters | 20 (2016) |
| Shafer Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Sunspot Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Tierra Roja Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Collaboration | 20 (2016) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Perfect Timing | 20 (2016) |
| Hess Collection Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 19 (2015) | |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Lost & Found | 19 (2015) |
| Bello Family Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Shafer Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Sunspot Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 18 (2014) |
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)