Please note- this wine was just bottled a few months ago and will ship at the end of September. 

The nose of this 100% Sauvignon Blanc will make you swoon—lychee, orchid, white peach open to a palate that has all the substance to back up this seductive nose. 25% new oak gives this wine just enough texture to be in perfect balance with the natural ripeness provided by this sun-kissed site. The image of the vineyard in summer is depicted on the label, and this is certainly a wine to keep around all summer and beyond. The property encompasses 42 acres planted to vineyard, with an acre devoted to Sauvignon Blanc. They, alongside Screaming Eagle, are the rarity with Sauvignon Blanc planted in eastern Oakville and with both resting on the same alluvial fan just west of their winery. Their vineyard is planted to two different clones- Clone 1 and Musqué. 120 cases produced. 

Tench Estate: A New Chapter for a Classic Estate
Arriving at Tench Estate is like stepping into Napa of a previous generation. There are no ornate sculptures or architecturally opulent structures. Proprietors Margaret Tench and her husband Rem live in the same home occupied by her parents and grandparents before. A basketball hoop outside the production facility signals the children who call this place home. The property was purchased by Margaret’s grandparents in 1965 and planted to vine in 1971. The grapes were only sold for the first two generations. In fact, some of the original Tench fruit was a component of the storied Joseph Phelps ‘Insignia’ in this era. It was only when Margaret inherited the vineyard that she and her husband decided to produce their own wine to carry on the story of the site. 

And while everything about the property speaks of humble origins, the breathtaking views tell the story of this prized piece of land that holds 42 acres of vine, in addition to so much history. Just past the 25-year-old Cabernet vines is the distinct view of Screaming Eagle that neighbors the property. In fact, Tench’s Sauvignon Blanc vines are separated by those of Screaming Eagle by a matter of feet. The hill upon which the house is situated showcases the rocky basalt soil that encourages the deep rooting of vines to build complexity. This is some of the best soil in all of Napa Valley. The wines show the clear intention of Margaret, Rem, and their two young boys to express the character of this unique site. In 2021, Philippe Melka joined their team as consulting winemaker to elevate the wines to new heights.