Riverain Vineyards
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Tench Vineyard Barrel Select"
Oakville AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 193
Vintage: 2023
Riverain Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A special custom blend of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, aging 20 months in barrel exclusively for PNV
- Primarily Clone 7 from the Tench Vineyard in Oakville with beautiful black fruit and big tannins only found in the Oakville appellation
- This wine is reflective of our highly sought-after and highly rated Riverain Reserve Cabernet
- Produced in 100% new oak barrels from the acclaimed Taransaud and Remond French oak cooperages, bringing a smoothness and elegance that only the 2023 vintage can deliver!
Description
A special custom blend of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, this wine is reflective of our highly sought-after and highly rated Riverain Reserve Cabernet.
Thomas Rivers Brown
Winemaker, Riverain Vineyards
Originally from Sumter, South Carolina, Thomas Rivers Brown made his way to Napa Valley in the mid-1990's, after graduating from the University of Virginia and traveling throughout France to study wine and terroir.
One of the country's top talents, Thomas was named 2010's winemaker of the year by Food & Wine magazine. He has been in Napa since 1997, where he began his career at Turley Cellars and now makes wines for select premium labels. Over the last decade, Thomas has received not just one but ten 100-point Wine Advocate Parker scores to go along with two 100-point awards from Wine Spectator. Beyond generosity and roundness in tannins, his wines have few common traits and are very individual.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winery Distribution
Riverain 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.
Domestic:
- California (Riverian Vineyards)
- Florida (DiBacco)
- Georgia (Ultimate)