The 2018 Cuvée is a powerful player – a Barry Bonds style hitter. The aroma opens with brown spices, gingerbread and a little sweet molasses topped off with vibrant blackberry fruit and cassis. The palate brings to mind ripe plums and blueberries and offers a dark potency that is exhilarating. This is a tightly structured wine that will age very well with its mineral undertones and smooth tannins. Cellar for 10-20 years, or decant for an hour if enjoying it sooner. This wine screams for a bold meal, and would be a great partner to a juicy steak.
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc
Cellared and Bottled at Tench Vineyards & Winery Blended by winemaker Russell Bevan
This limited production wine is a blend of select lots of Oakville’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon and blending varieties, contributed by winery members of the Oakville Winegrowers. The Cuvée offers the collector an extraordinary opportunity to experience the best of Napa Valley’s premier growing region. There is no other wine that equally represents the spirit of an appellation and the camaraderie of its vintners. Each bottle is etched, and the large formats are numbered, a beautiful and rare addition to any wine cellar. All bottles are finished with a wax capsule for optimal aging.