Red Wine

This year EE carries the Tench Vineyard designate. They have taken a special block, 2A, which has an incredible red, rocky soil and the winemaker used it as the anchor. In a lineup of past vintages, this wine most resembles the... Read More

Ontogeny! In 2015, the Ontogeny blend has more Tench Cabernet as its major component than ever before. This ratcheted up the red fruit profile and the aromatics. Like all of the Tench wines, this is fruit driven, but the Cabernet... Read More

Jeb Dunnuck: 97 Points

In 2017, we used more Tenchand Sugarloaf than ever before to make sure that Ontogeny had the richness and depth that it has become known for. Sugarloaf Mountain Cabernet Franc was perfect for this, lending... Read More

A bold, rich, expressive style, brimming with ripe, juicy blackberry, wild berry, currant and plum flavors, revealing a carpet of intense, supple tannins and a pretty scent of mocha and vanilla bean. Cabernet Franc and Merlot.... Read More

Notably rich and juicy, with tiers of blackberry, dusty earth and black licorice, showing cedar-scented tannins that impart a measure of refinement. Ends slightly trim, offering savory herb and dusty earth notes. Cabernet Franc,... Read More

The 2016 Sugarloaf is better than any of the previous vintages. Drop the mic, walk off. Good night.

Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

The Sugarloaf Mountain Proprietary Red is back for 2018 and it is a true anomaly. In the Bevan portfolio, this wine is always the last to come around and show its stuff. Once this wine was put in tank it was off to the races.... Read More

Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has massive blue fruit qualities. The textures are pure Tench: massive and lively.