Taub Family Vineyards
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III"
Rutherford AVA
Auction 25 | Lot No. 121
Vintage: 2018
Taub Family Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A vineyard-designate wine from under four acres within the 300-acre Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III
- This historic vineyard was first purchased by Beaulieu founder Georges de Latour in 1928
- Your wine is offered by proprietor Marc D. Taub, winemaker Tom Hinde and viticulturist Larry Bradley
- An exquisite, complex and structured Cabernet Sauvignon, aging 26 months in 100% new French oak
Description
My family’s roots in California wine date back to the early 1930s, when my grandfather Marty started a career in the wholesale business. My father David later joined him, and the two worked side-by-side to build upon a dream to import and distribute incredible wines from California and beyond. Since that foundation, wine has been the centerpiece of my family’s narrative and livelihood. Today, I’m proud to carry on that tradition with my own son, Jake, while also making wine in some of California’s most exciting appellations.
We honor a deep heritage with this special wine from the historic Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III. This parcel, purchased by Georges de Latour in 1928 and originally called Beaulieu Vineyard Number 3, was home to BV's Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignons made by the renowned Andre Tchelistcheff. In 1988, it was purchased by Beckstoffer Vineyards, and today we are fortunate that our relationship with Andy Beckstoffer enables us to craft this wine from his incredible vineyard. This wine truly embodies a pure expression of its vineyard microsite, with elegance and extraordinary balance.
- Marc D. Taub, Proprietor
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Tom Hinde
Winemaker, Taub Family Vineyards
Tom Hinde has served as President and Director of Winemaking at Yao Family Wines since 2009 and, in 2012, took on responsibilities as winemaker for Heritance Napa Valley, which later evolved to Taub Family Vineyards, as well as overseeing winemaking at Au Contraire Cellar Wines in Healdsburg.
Tom gained invaluable experience between 2004 and 2010 while serving as President/CEO and Director of Winemaking at Flowers Vineyard & Winery, a specialty Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer located on the Sonoma coast. In 2008, Tom played a key role at Flowers, successfully transitioning the winery to the Huneeus Vintners Group and overseeing the integration of a new winemaking team. Tom's experience also includes 16 years spent as Vice President and General Manager for Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates where, among many responsibilities, he managed day to day farming and winery operations in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Tom served as General Manager at Hartford Family Winery and La Crema Winery, helping to build its reputation as one of Sonoma County's most prominent Pinot Noir producers. Additionally, Tom has worked on the winemaking team for Cabernet producers Lakoya, Cardinale, Stonestreet and Verite.
Country born: United States
Education: Tom was born and raised in Ohio, attended the University of Toledo and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He went on to study wine at the University of California, Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Each wine should embody a pure expression of its respective AVA and vineyard microsite, striving for elegance and extraordinary balance between ripe fruit, integrated oak and soft tannins.
First Bottle Wines
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Winery Distribution
Taub Family 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.
International:
- Belgium (Allied Vintners)
- Bermuda (Pitt & Company)
- Canada - Alberta (Stile Brands)
- Canada - British Columbia (Stile Brands)
- Canada - Ontario (Dionysus Wines)
- Canada - Quebec (Societe Clemente)
- Caribbean (USVI Bellows Intl)
- Caribbean (Turks & Caicos - Gateway Trading)
- Caribbean (Aruba - Aruba Trading Co)
- Caribbean (Cayman - Jacques Scott & Co)
- Caribbean (Dominican Republic - Casa Brugal)
- Netherlands (Allied Vintners)
- Panama, Republic of (Felipe Motta)
- Puerto Rico (Mendez & Company)