Venge Vineyards
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
"True Tip of the Sword"
Oakville AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 173
Vintage: 2024
Venge Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Description
An immersive, hands-on pursuit, this blend is crafted with intention and reverence for Napa Valley’s most storied sites. At its core, 95% Cabernet Sauvignon rises from elite vineyards—Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, Oakville Ranch’s Saunders Block, and Renteria’s coveted 360 Vineyard—each contributing structure, energy, and depth. Elevating the blend is a rare and compelling 5% of Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Franc, a quiet luxury that adds aromatic power and layered complexity. The wine rests for 28 months in 100% new Taransaud and Darnajou French oak, emerging refined yet commanding—a statement of precision, patience, and unmistakable gravitas.
Kirk Venge
Winemaker, Venge Vineyards
I began by following my father around at Villa Mt. Eden, now Plumpjack, back in the late 1970's. From there he moved to Groth and I got to know my way around the crush pad. In 1995 I entered into the Vit. and Enol. program at Davis and in '98 graduated with a B.S. degree. In 1999 I began work for the Venge label and in 2008 took the brand over. In addition, I've been a consulting winemaker for the past 10 years.
Country born: United States
Education: Bachelors of Science, Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis, 1998
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
One of the "Top 20 Next Generation Winemakers to Watch in the World" Food and Wine Magazine
Winemaking Philosophy:
Make wine in the vineyard and never stop reinventing yourself. Be patient with wine and don't force a wine to be something it won't. Take time in creating the art of the unseen.
Winery Distribution
Venge 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:
- Alabama (International Wine)
- Arizona (Johnson Brothers-Maverick)
- California (DTC)
- California (Direct To Trade)
- Colorado (Maverick Beverage)
- Connecticut (Brescome Barton-Worldwide Wines)
- Florida (Johnson Brothers-Maverick)
- Georgia (Hemispheres)
- Hawaii (RNDC)
- Illinois (Maverick Beverage)
- Indiana (Crossroad Vintners)
- Louisiana (Select Wines)
- Massachusetts (MS Walker)
- Michigan (Imperial Beverage)
- Minnesota (Maverick Beverage)
- Missouri (Classique)
- New Jersey (MS Walker)
- New York (MS Walker)
- North Carolina (Johnson Brothers - Mutual)
- Ohio (Euro Fine Wines)
- Pennsylvania (Bello Vino)
- South Carolina (3 Keys)
- Tennessee (Athens Distributing)
- Texas (Johnson Brothers-Maverick)
- Virginia (Z Wine Guy)
International:
- (N/A)