winery

TATE

Napa Valley, United States

Philosophy

Single expression wines from independently owned micro-vineyards, emphasizing mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon with restraint and precision. David Tate's early mentorship at Ridge Winery instilled a commitment to terroir-driven quality and structured tannins. Winemaking favors extended barrel aging, selective malolactic fermentation, and careful site selection.

Reputation

Founded in 2011 by David Tate, a Canadian winemaker trained at Brock University and mentored at Ridge Vineyards, and Suzanne Tate, a Texas-born former wine distributor, TATE emerged from a chance meeting and shared vision to produce small-lot, mountain-grown wines from Napa Valley's micro-sites. Located in St. Helena, the house focuses on single-vineyard expressions that capture the austere minerality and power of the valley's hillside terroir.

AllocationTATE Wine (Napa Valley) is clearly distinct from Tate Wine (Margaret River, Australia—a separate producer with brands Franklin Tate Estates, Miles From Nowhere, Tatelbaum, Small World). Research focused on Napa producer. No organic, biodynamic, or sustainable certification claims found in sources. Farming practice coded null. Production volume ~1,000 cases/year confirmed across sources. Monsieur Touton Selection (NYC-based importer, mtouton.com) confirmed as US distributor. International distribution mentions Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, Japan but no specific importers named. Producer website (tatewine.com) Squarespace-hosted, minimal detail. David Tate remains winemaker and General Manager at Barnett Vineyards (since 2007) in addition to TATE. Tasting room closed from commercial space in 2020; tastings now by appointment at Caves of Soda Canyon. Limited public availability of sashimi-grade wines; direct-to-consumer and wine-club focused model.

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