Riverain Vineyards
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Tench Vineyard"
Oakville AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 11
Vintage: 2024
Riverain Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Description
A barrel selection of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Tench Vineyard in Oakville, crafted by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. Aged 20 months in French oak, this wine captures the elegance, depth, and complexity that define both the vineyard and the 2024 vintage. Produced from the best fruit of our three-acre parcel, hand-selected and nurtured with precision, it reflects the hallmarks of our highly rated Riverain Reserve Cabernet through an elevated lens. Smooth yet powerful, modern yet timeless, this boutique Oakville expression is a must-have for collectors and a striking testament to the exceptional character of the Tench Vineyard.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
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)