Tamber Bey
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 44
Vintage: 2023
Tamber Bey
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- From our estate vineyard in Oakville, in the heart of Napa Valley
- This wine was fermented and aged in a new Darnajou barrel
- Our 25-year-old vineyard is planted to a mix of Clones 15 and 337
- A nuanced and powerful wine from a stunning vintage, with tremendous ageability
Description
Vintner Barry Waitte is an Oakville icon and the longtime president of the Oakville Winegrowers Association. His idyllic three-acre vineyard lies nestled in the heart of one of the most celebrated appellations within Napa Valley. The estate vineyard has been consistently producing lush, supple and expressive wines since the first release in 2002, and the 2023 vintage is among the most exciting incarnations yet. This barrel-fermented selection was crafted specifically for Premiere.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Sally Johnson Blum
Winemaker, Tamber Bey
Sally’s wines have garnered multiple 100-point scores from critic Robert Parker, earned a place on Wine Spectator’s “Top 100 Wines in the World” list, and graced numerous White House State functions. Named by Glamour magazine as one of the US’s “10 Most Badass Women Winemakers,” Sally previously served as Director of Winemaking for Robert Mondavi Winery and Winemaker at Pride Mountain Vineyards. She graduated from the University of Michigan with degrees in French literature and biology, and earned her masters degree in winemaking at the University of California, Davis. Among her many contributions to the local industry, Sally is a participant in the Napa Valley Vintners Leadership Development Program's third cohort, 2023 - 2024.
Country born: United States
Education: Napa Valley Leadership Program, cohort 3 member
Oakville Winegrowers Association technical committee member
Unified Symposium planning committee member
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
Over ten wines served at White House state dinners
One of Glamour magazine's "Top 10 Most Badass Women Winemakers"
Two 100-point scores from Robert Parker
Three wines on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines in the World list
One wine on the Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Wines in the World list
Food and Wine magazine's Best Merlot for its category
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosopy towards winemaking involves letting the site drive the process. I've had the good fortune to work with some phenomenal sites over the course of my career, and I enjoy the process of tailoring my approach to winemaking to each site in order to realize its potential. I feel that it's possible to produce balanced wines even from full-throttle sites; I love intense flavors, and I enjoy the process of adding layers and complexity through a preservation of varietal character and a conscientious approach to the development of midpalate.
Classic Wine
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Classic Wine:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Frank Family Vineyards | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Winston Hill Block 5 - Heart Block | 29 (2025) |
| Gamble Estates | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Family Home Vineyard Northwest Block | 29 (2025) |
| HALL | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Sacrashe | 29 (2025) |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 29 (2025) | |
| Round Pond Estate | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | SVS | 29 (2025) |
| Tamber Bey | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 29 (2025) | |
| Ashes & Diamonds | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | 28 (2024) | |
| Fisher Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Lamb Vineyard | 28 (2024) |
| Gemstone | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | A Rare and Remarkable Gem | 28 (2024) |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 28 (2024) | |
| Palmaz Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Tortuga | 28 (2024) |
| Sequoia Grove Winery | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 28 (2024) | |
| Tamber Bey | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 28 (2024) | |
| TEXTBOOK | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Oakville 5ive | 28 (2024) |
| ELLMAN | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | ELLMAN |Back to School Proprietary Red Blend | 27 (2023) |
| Mayacamas Vineyards | 2021 | Cabernet Franc | Mount Veeder | Estate | 27 (2023) |
| TEXTBOOK | 2021 | Red Wine | Oakville | 5ive Proprietary Red Blend | 27 (2023) |
| Trois Noix | 2021 | Chardonnay | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Muir Hanna Old Vine Selection | 26 (2022) |
| Merus | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 25 (2021) |
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)