TAMBER BEY
2014 RABICANO
DEUX CHEVAUX VINEYARD
I always focus on the location when describing a new wine, because the origin of the grapes can be the single most important factor giving it a chance at greatness. Tamber Bey’s Deux Chevaux Vineyard in Yountville is in a prime location and lies just across the Napa River from the 100 Point producing Kapcsandy Estate Vineyards, and with the iconic Ghost Block Vineyard just a stone’s throw away, this vineyard is definitely in the right neighborhood. This fruit was then given a voice by winemaker Andy Jones, who began working alongside winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown in 2008 at Black Sears Winery, and Brown continues as the consulting winemaker at Tamber Bey.
A stunning display of class and depth, the 2014 Rabicano is built around a core of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and incorporates all five Bordeaux Varietals. Kept for 18 months in French oak barrels, the 2014 possesses a velvety richness swelling with sweet blackberries, plum, white chocolate, espresso and toffee notes. If you tasted this wine blind you’d think you’re tasting a $100 Yountville Cab…
TAMBER BEY
2014 RABICANO
DEUX CHEVAUX VINEYARD
Retails at: $65.00/btl
Your Price: $59.99/btl
Winery Notes: “The nose is full of plum and blackberry, with an undertone of dry figs and a hint of clay. The mouth-feel is fleshy and consistent, with black currant and blackberry, as well as hints of rosemary, ripe nectarine and flowers. The finish is long, with dark chocolate, cherry and slate notes.“
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