2017 Riverain Tench Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 0,75l

Riverain Tench Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine comes exclusively from the Tench Vineyard in Oakville, near famous properties like Screaming Eagle, RUDD Estate, and Bond’s St. Eden Vineyard. It showcases the signature Oakville profile with lush black fruits, violets, herbs, and sweet tobacco, with a mineral character and cedar hints typical of clone 7 wines.

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Tench Vineyard in Oakville has a deep purple color and a rich bouquet of sweet black fruits, chocolate, iron, black olives, and a distinctive marine-like note. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and textured, it features silky tannins and is considered an excellent Cabernet that will age well for 15-20 years. Best to drink from 2020 to 2035.
The finish is muscular and structured, promising excellent aging potential for 8-15 years. It was aged in 80% new French oak barrels for 20 months.