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Tamber Bey News
New Release
'06 DEUx ChEvAux Vineyard Cab & Merlot
October 4th, 2008
Tamber Bey Vineyards announces the release of the 2006 vintage of the vineyard-designate Deux Chevaux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. These wines come from the estate owned Yountville Appellation (formally known as Two River Vineyards), and our the 6th release of these wines under the wine making skills of Thomas Brown.
The 2006 Deux Chevaux Vineyard Cabernet showcases the finest attributes of the vintage: A fleshy blend of red and black fruits, with ripe, silky tannins, creating our most approachable but concentrated Cabernet to-date. The Yountville elegance still runs within the wine with a kind of essence of Cabernet cassis/black currant quality shot throughout. This is the most seamless wine upon release to date.
Regarding the 2006 Deux Chevaux Merlot, this wine always exceeds all of our expectations. The density of the palate alone belies the vintage, with the wine being built more like a ’02 or ’04 Cabernet. The nose features notes of espresso roast, pain grille and black currants. Palate weight on this wine comes quickly saturated with milk chocolate, blackberries and mocha. The Yountville elegance does creep in at the end, providing some delineation to the wine, keeping it focused and true to its origin.
NapaStyle Grand Opening  in YountvillE
July 13th, 2008
After much anticipation, Michael Chiarello's new NapaStyle store celebrated its grand opening in Yountville in July. It is because of Michael that Thomas Brown is Tamber Bey's winemaker. Thomas also makes Michael's wine, and Michael recommended him to Barry when he was searching for a winemaker for the newly founded Tamber Bey. NapaStyle carries Tamber Bey's Deux Chevaux Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
New Release
'06 DEUx ChEvAux Vineyard Chardonnay
June 15th, 2008
Tamber Bey Vineyards announces the release of the 2006 vintage of the vineyard-designate Deux Chevaux Vineyard Chardonnay. This wines come from the estate owned Yountville Appellation (formally known as Two Rivers Vineyards), and our the 6th release of these wines under the wine making skills of Thomas Brown.This wine’s nose contains elements of buttered corn and grilled bread, yet it tends more toward the citrus side of the fruit spectrum. Its entry is framed by the highest acidity for a Tamber Bey Chardonnay, which helps to focus the ripeness of the 2006 vintage. The palate tends back toward tropical fruits, with mouth-coating notes of lime blossom, roasted nuts and lychee. This wine is consistently the surprise of the vintage, and the 2006, with its razor focus, is no exception.
Auction Napa Valley
June 6th, 2008
The Napa Valley Vintners' annual community fundraiser, Auction Napa Valley, raised $10.35 million for the area's charities. Guests from across the country and around the globe gathered for the four-day event, now in its 28th year, to bid on barrel futures, one-of-a-kind wines, winery vertical collections and rare bottlings of Napa Valley wines that were often partnered with vintner-hosted events, luxury items and travel. When the final gavel fell at the Live Auction on Saturday night from the podium at Meadowood Napa Valley, a total of 44 Live Lots, 128 Barrel Lots and 87 E-Lots were sold to winning bidders from as far away as China. Tamber Bey Vineyards participated in the Barrel Auction, donating a lot of the 2006 Tamber Bey Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
New Release
'05 Tamber Bey Estate Vineyard Release
April 4th, 2008
Tamber Bey Vineyards announces the release of the 2005 vintage of the vineyard-designate Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines come from the estate owned Oakville Appellation, and our the 5th release of this wine under the wine making skills of Thomas Brown. This exquisite Oakville Cabernet is dark ruby in color with a concentrated nose of plums, violets, cedar shavings and earth. Complex and compelling with raspberry jam, cocoa and spice followed by a layered mid palate of dark cherries, black currants and licorice. The long full-bodied finish offers red fruits, vanilla and integrated smooth tannins. Harmoniously balanced, this wine drinks well now but those with patience will be greatly rewarded.
Premiere Napa ValleY
February 24th, 2008
The 2008 Premiere Napa Valley Auction drew a sold-out crowd of more than 600 from the wine industry trade, business and media. Auction sales totaled $2.2 million for Napa Valley Vintners. Tamber Bey’s lot in the auction was purchased by baseball legend Mark McGuire. For Premiere Napa Valley 2009, Tamber Bey Vineyards' lot will be the premiere release of the new, yet-to-be-named cuvee. This new wine, created by Thomas Brown is a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Following Premiere Napa Valley, a limited number of bottles will be available for purchase by allocation only.
Supporting Local Charity
Februart 27th, 2008
The 24th Annual Celebrate with Heart gala, a benefit for the American Heart Association, was held Feb. 27, 2008, at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. Tamber Bey Vineyards poured tastings during the reception and hosted a table at the dinner and live auction. Tamber Bey owner Barry Waitte also donated Lot #6 of the live auction, a weekend getaway and vintner dinner at Tamber Bey. |
