2018 Tierce
100% New Oak
Vintage Overview:
Crafted in very limited quantities from our Santa Ynez estate, 2018 Tierce captures Cabernet at its most focused and age-worthy. Aged for 22 Months in 100% new French oak, the wine’s power is polished without muting its site expression, yielding a bold Cabernet with poise, concentration, and drive.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Black cherry, cassis, and ripe plum meet tobacco, cedar, and a hint of cocoa. The palate is full-bodied and tightly knit, opening with dark fruit and savory spice before settling into grippy, architectural tannins. Notes of graphite, espresso, and dried herbs echo through a long, mineral-tinged finish. Decant to reveal increasing depth and nose.
Production Notes
Originating from the same head-trained grapes that make Contago, this bold 100% Cabernet spent 22 Months in a single tight-grain New French Oak barrel.
Food Pairing Notes
A natural match for ribeye, lamb chops, short ribs, or duck breast. For cheese, try aged cheddar, Comté, or Pecorino. Decant 60–90 minutes for primary fruit lift and tannin polish.