The Three Thieves are passionate about making fine wine for all of us rather than for the privileged or the elite. Sourced from vineyards near the coast as well as from Lodi, this is a California Cabernet that’s smooth and approachable, full-bodied but firm and full of flavor. Those features and the low price make it a great wine for all sorts of occasions: big weekend barbecues, cocktail parties, company events or gallery openings.
Like Robin Hood, who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, Three Thieves Winery believes that one’s fortune (or lack thereof) need not preclude the enjoyment of such riches as premium California wine. Indeed, sharing a bottle of wine with loved ones or good friends is not a privilege; it’s a basic right! And who said fine wine must come in a cork-stoppered 750 ml bottle with an elegant label? From the start, Three Thieves has snubbed the snobs by bottling Zinfandel in one-liter jugs, or Cabernet in lightweight tetra paks. But unlike many brands with a low price point, Three Thieves does not merely repurpose wine sold on the bulk market. Rather they cultivate relationships with conscientious growers, and make and blend the wines at a facility in the Napa Valley. The “Three Thieves” behind this brand are Joel Gott, Roger Scommegna, and Charles Bieler, each of whom might be considered a serial entrepreneur of the drinks and hospitality trades, with hands in such disparate ventures as a hotel in Mendocino, a gourmet hamburger stand in St. Helena, or such “hipster” products as hard cider, artisanal Mescal and Riesling in kegs. Joel Gott, of course, is well-known to Hotei fans as a producer of fine wines that win awards but remain affordable. But whereas the JG wines are made to grace the dining table, Three Thieves will be the life of the party. Bold, brash, irreverently packaged but carefully sourced and well-made, these are California varietal wines that will spark conversation and good times whenever you get together with friends, family, colleagues or new acquaintances.
Country | USA |
Region | California |
Appellation(s) | California |
Winery | Three Thieves |
Vintage | 2022 |
Color | Red |
Varietal(s) | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Closure | Cork |
Volume | 750ml |
Bottle Size | 7.5 x 30.5 |
Case Size | 31.0 x 23.0 x 31.0 |
Alcohol | 13.5% |
Product Code | TT22CB |
UPC | 894509008809 |
Opens with ruby red color and aromas of fresh cherries and toasted vanilla. Deep cherry and berry flavors are rich on the palate, leading the way for a powerful, full finish.
Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in French and American oak.