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Tench Vineyards Our family owned vineyard since 1965 has expanded with the construction of our estate winery in 2017. Tastings available by appointment.

Now handcrafting Bordeaux style wines from our vines to your glass.

08/15/2026

A Sauvignon Blanc Summer

Our Sauvignon Blanc is featured on our summer label.  Our summer label has a view looking out towards where the Sauvignon Blanc is actually grown. 

In terms of the story of Tench, the Sauvignon Blanc and the summer label is a nod to my childhood and having extended family here at the estate.

We chose to put the hot air balloon on the label, not only because we see hot air balloons coming up from Yountville every morning, but because when I think of the 'best of family' I think of whimsy and playfulness.

I wanted those feelings to be evoked when you look at the label, and when you taste our w**e...

-Margaret

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07/16/2026

Our sincere thanks to the writers, storytellers, and thoughtful guests who have spent time with our Cabernet Sauvignon recently.  Hearing that our w**e is meaningful to you is incredibly rewarding, but seeing you speak of the soil, our family and notice and highlight the artwork on the bottle has been a distinct joy.

There is a thoughtful story behind each label; that took generations of family cultivation, and years of shared sketchwork and creative collaborations for Rem and me to bring to life.

There are the Tench Estate labels, original pieces of artwork depicting different vineyard views across four seasons: Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring.

Then there is the intent behind each label which speak not just to how we live our lives in each season; profoundly connected to the cycle of the vineyard, but also to the chapters of our family's story here where we live, from my grandparents and parents, to us and our children.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to look closely enough to see the whole Tench story from the soil and the people who work the land, to the artwork on our labels and the artful expression of our w**e - and those who thoughtfully share that experience with others.

Warmly,

— Margaret Tench

04/30/2026

Introducing our Lilian John at Tench Estate

For those of you that have visited us at the estate you know of this w**e and what it means to me.

Lilian John is our proprietary red w**e.

It's the only w**e that we name, and we named it after my grandparents, Lilian and John, and we love that we get to feature them on our Spring label, because truly, they're the *spring* of our story.

They're the ones who purchased this property in 1965, and we wouldn't be here without them, and it's so important to honor them in a meaningful way.

I have a favorite photo of them walking in the vineyard from my youth (the actual image shared within this video) that I asked the artist to include on the label--So we're always reminded of them, and we can always hold them in our hearts, and remember where we came from.

Warmly,
Margaret Tench

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Foxtail season in Northern California means that our 6 month old vineyard puppy, Abra, is due for a trim! Swipe to see h...
12/12/2025

Foxtail season in Northern California means that our 6 month old vineyard puppy, Abra, is due for a trim! Swipe to see her “before” picture!
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So much to be grateful for as we start this Thanksgiving week...long walks with the puppy enjoying the fall colors, mudd...
12/12/2025

So much to be grateful for as we start this Thanksgiving week...long walks with the puppy enjoying the fall colors, muddy boots from some much needed rain, time with the kids and a homemade “poke” bowl with our estate Merlot; Bromfield. We are so grateful.
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12/04/2025

The 2023 Tench Estate Cabernet Franc

We have four w**es at Tench Estate and each w**e label represents a season with personal meaning to us.

We chose to feature our Cabernet Franc on our winter label.  My family had never grown Cabernet Franc on our Oakville, Napa Valley estate until my husband and I took over.  The 2023 Cabernet Franc is our new release for this year.  Our first vintage of our estate Cabernet Franc was in 2021. 

 

We also feature our production facility on the Cabernet Franc label— and also where we make our Tench Estate w**es.  In 2016 we made a decision to build the w**ery and cave – a home for our estate w**es and a custom crush for our prestigious clients.  The w**ery and caves were completed days before the 2017 harvest – just in time for our inaugural bottling of Tench Estate w**es. 

 

The label shows the view as if we are standing in the vineyard looking up into the production facility, which is where we filmed this winter installment.

 

This really highlights what's new with our third generation, which also includes our children—the fourth generation of Tench. This is why I like to think it's not the end of the story: Spring is on its way, there's more to come, and the story continues with the w**e, the new year, and our next generation of the Tench family.

 

The waxing moon on the label also illustrates the story of this w**e and season, and we look forward to sharing it with you in person.

 

Cheers,

-Margaret

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 







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10/12/2025

The 2023 Tench Estate Autumn W**es Release.

As we prepare to release the 2023 Tench Estate w**es, I find myself thinking back on the season, not just of the vines or the w**es, but of the people who brought it to life.

We feature our flagship cab in our Autumn label. Cabernet for this is grown in our most 'red rocky' part of our vineyard. The most 'iconic' that we have here at Tench. This label is dedicated to my parents' generation. Especially my dad. It was important for me to include my dad on his tractor, on this label.

When we first built our w**ery here on my family’s land in east Oakville, there were many things that I was anticipating and expecting to come - primarily and most importantly the joy and privilege of cultivating and creating our own estate w**e. That essential joy, I'm grateful to say, remains today.

A mix of enthusiasm, humility, and grace is precisely what the 2023 vintage feels like for me. It’s the convergence of the right people, the ideal elements, our family history, a 'singular terroir', and the perfect weather—all aligned to grant us a w**e I am deeply proud of.

The 2023 Tench Estate Release: I invite you to share in my enthusiasm by taking part in our Fall Release. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9 A.M. PST please go to https://www.tenchvineyards.com/profile/login/ to secure the available w**es.
We will be offering:

• 2024 Tench Estate Sauvignon Blanc
• 2023 Tench Estate Lilian John
• 2023 Tench Estate Cabernet Franc
• 2023 Tench Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Warmly and with great gratitude,
- Margaret Tench






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The Heart of Our CellarThe sun might not be up yet, but the heart of our cellar, our W**e Family is already hard at work...
04/18/2025

The Heart of Our Cellar

The sun might not be up yet, but the heart of our cellar, our W**e Family is already hard at work, including our attention-stealing w**ery dog, Abra!

Rain or shine, they're actively working in the w**ery, custom crush facility or w**e cave assisting and supporting the w**emaker in the production of w**e. It's a demanding job with a lot of barrel-work each day, but it's a labor of love where every member of the team, including Abra and me, works together like a family.

Each year we welcome interns from across the globe to our W**e Family at Tench Estate. They dive headfirst into the world of w**emaking, working in the w**emaking facility. It's hands-on education at its finest, a chance to learn the craft from the ground up and become an integral part of our team. They bring fresh perspectives and boundless enthusiasm, enriching our w**ery with their diverse backgrounds and shared passion for w**e, and united by a common goal: to craft exceptional w**e. This passion translates into the meticulous attention to detail required for the many technical aspects of w**emaking.

For those enophiles with a technical interest in w**emaking, the team in the w**ery, cave and custom crush house assist the w**emaker with crushing, pressing, fermentation monitoring, pump-overs/punch-downs, additions, cleaning, sanitation, filtration, bottling, topping, blending, inventory, sampling, lab tests, equipment maintenance, record keeping, vineyard work (sometimes), tasting, evaluation, safety adherence. 

And ultimately, it's their dedication, often delivered with a smiling face and a great attitude – the very heart of our cellar – that truly makes for a happy and thriving W**e Family and exceptional w**e.

Cheers to family, and exceptional w**e in 2025!

-Margaret

















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Exploring The Art of W**e Tasting at Tench EstateI love it when guests feel a visceral connection to our family story as...
04/02/2025

Exploring The Art of W**e Tasting at Tench Estate

I love it when guests feel a visceral connection to our family story as told through the aesthetic of each of our w**e's label art. It is easy to overlook the art in the day to day but I am often reminded by guests of how lesser noticed items during a visit are equally as artful.

People connect in different ways beyond the label art - It might be a particular well framed vineyard view as seen through the opening of our w**e cave, the nostalgic aromas of the w**emaking area, the birds chirping, or the dramatic soil color and rock compositions when walking through our vineyard in the Oakville benchlands —something just clicks.

It's about that time of year at Tench when the rains wane and the sun shines at angles that make everything appear artful and photo worthy. Enjoy!

Wishing you many artful moments 😊,

-Margaret Tench

















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Large Formats Anyone?We decided to do large formats this year as many of you have requested.  Limited number available o...
03/22/2025

Large Formats Anyone?

We decided to do large formats this year as many of you have requested.  Limited number available of each size for our:

2023 Tench Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley.

If interested please email me by April 1st at [email protected]

6L, 3L or Magnums -  there will be no premium pricing on large formats 👍

Cheers,
Margaret

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7633 Silverado Trail
Oakville, CA
94562

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+17073462004

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