A blend of 80% cool Carneros and 20% St. Helena grapes.
The ripe flavor of melon, peach, and lychee is reminiscent of rich sunshine, and is complemented by aromas of lemongrass and lime.
The creamy mouthfeel is intricately blended with rich vanilla aromas from the oak.
Anna Monticelli studied abroad at the Sorbonne in France for a year during her senior year at UC Davis, learning French language and culture before returning to the United States. After graduating, she returned to France to further her studies at Ch. Cheval Blanc, a top chateau in Saint-Emilion, and then worked for the Bryant family in Napa.
Her husband Mario, whose father was an Italian and was a winemaker at Gallo, also studied viticulture and brewing at UC Davis. After graduating, he gained experience in Italy before returning to Napa and working as an assistant to Philippe Merka for four years. He then worked at several prestigious wineries, including Trinchero, before starting his own brand with Anna.
Tether is a premium brand from Stack House, which is popular for producing authentic Cabernet with great value for money.
"Tether" means a rope that ties things together, and it represents the fact that their busy hearts are always connected to Napa Valley, as they take risks and try various winemaking challenges both in the United States and abroad.
