When you want the finest Cabernet Sauvignon, you turn to Oakville, in the heart of the Napa Valley. Surrounded by such favorites as Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle, Rudd, Bond and Phelps’ Bacchus, you will find this tiny gem of a vineyard. Tierra Roja is Spanish for the rich, red, volcanic soils that impart a unique richness to the grapes from this site.
Linda Neal, best known for over 20 years as a Vineyard Manager in Napa Valley, is the Grower/Vintner, farming Tierra Roja since 1987. The 2023 vintage marks the third year in the hands of the brilliant Winemaker, Benoit Touquette. Together they bring you the classic layers of complexity and elegance that you have come to expect and love from Tierra Roja, but taken to a new level of excellence.
This wine sells out quickly each year.
Due to our small production, we must limit wholesale sales to restaurants only. Call for pricing.
Available in 6 pack cartons or wood, 3 or 6 packs.
Taking orders now for the 2023 Vintage. Release date October 16, 2026.
Wine Cases Produced Retail
2023 Tierra Roja 250 $215.00/bottle
Tierra Roja is not open to the public, but you can place your order by mail, phone or email:
Post Office Box 430, Oakville, CA 94562, 707-944-8720 phone
Contact Linda personally at 707-486-3021 or linda@tierraroja.com.
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| Alcohol – 14.8% TA – 5.4 g/l, pH – 3.82 Oak aging – 20 months in French oak, 75% new Harvest dates – October 6 & 11, 2023 Brix at harvest – 25 and 25.8 respectively Bottling date – June 25, 2025 Quantity – 10 barrels |
“The 2023 Tierra Roja Cabernet Sauvignon opens with an alluring bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, where blackcurrant and dark cherry intertwine with delicate hints of licorice and bittersweet chocolate. On the palate, the wine reveals beautiful depth and polish, its lush fruit framed by vibrant freshness and finely textured tannins.
Silky and composed, the wine balances richness with lift, allowing its layers of fruit and subtle mocha notes to unfold effortlessly. The finish lingers with elegance, leaving impressions of dark chocolate and gentle spice, a signature of both the vineyard and the vintage.”
Benoit Touquette, Winemaker.
The 2023 vintage represents a true milestone, of quality and history, marking our 20th vintage of making Tierra Roja wine! I hope you will find this wine fills you with memories of all the great wines we have shared up to now, and excitement for all the moments yet to come.
Every new vintage is a special occasion, another opportunity to connect with all the customers who support me every year, friends old and new. Also, to be grateful, to be reminded that I live in an amazing place, doing what I love. Thank you for your ongoing support. Linda Neal