Russell Bevan and Victoria De Crescenzo knew they were on to something special way back in the late 90′s when impromptu blind tastings with friends and trips to Napa became a regular part of their life. Over the next several years, they met with and were inspired by some of the greatest winemakers and viticulturists of the time. Robert Foley, Phil Togni, Greg La Follette, and others imparted bits of wisdom and wine lore that shaped their approach even before the first batch of wine was an idea. It was not long before they acquired eight acres of land in the Bennett Valley and with a ton of grapes from the best block in Kal Showket’s vineyard, Bevan Cellars was born.
The Bevan legacy continues to this day and every year continues to impress. Numerous 95-100 point ratings are a testament to the quality, dedication, and attention that they give to each one of their wines.
Bevan Cellars 2021 Ontogeny Cabernet Blend, Napa Valley (98+ Points)Retail 115.00 – GGWC 104.99 (limit 6)
Russell Bevan Notes: “The 2021 vintage is showing so massive on release that it’s giving us 2018 vibes. As usual, it is a blend of all of our best vineyards, although primarily Tench Vineyard. Prominently Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows massive power and is one of our darkest Ontogeny bottlings ever, yet it still retains its complexity with the Merlot and Cabernet Franc additions. Vibrant blueberry, boysenberry and créme de cassis with super concentrated fruit, and with the weight and tannin in the back palate that will allow this wine to age gracefully. Deep, dark and powerful.”
FMW 98+ Points: The 2021 Ontogeny offers a deep purple hue, and an exquisite bouquet of black and stone fruits, crushed flowers, and cocoa. The wine is intense, full in body with layer upon layer of lush flavors on the palate, showcasing the incredible purity of fruit. It’s a gorgeous wine that’s showing well today, better tomorrow, and should please for 10-15 years!
Bevan Cellars 2021 Sugarloaf Proprietary Red, Napa Valley 100 POINTSRetail 225.00 – GGWC 214.99 (3 bottle limit)
Russell Bevan Notes: “The 2021 Sugarloaf Mountain Red Wine is as perfect a wine from Sugarloaf Mountain as we have ever produced. Dark, lush, plush, silky and sexy. Mouthwatering acidity balances with the plushness of the ripe berry fruit characteristics. A perfect food wine, pairing nicely with smoked meats, duck and lamb. The Cabernet Franc adds a touch of tobacco quality. A beautiful wine that will only become more stunning with age. Produced from the Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley AVA.”
Robert Parker 100 Points: “The terrific 2021 Proprietary Red Sugarloaf Mountain is a 60-40 blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot from this vineyard in southern Napa. Vaguely floral and leafy, loaded with purple raspberries and cherries, this is really complex, with lovely fruit. Full-bodied, supple, silky and seamless, it finishes long and elegant.”
Jeb Dunnuck 99 Points: “A split of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, all from the Sugarloaf Vineyard, the 2021 Proprietary Red offers up a great nose of pure cassis and blueberry-like fruits as well as spring flowers and bouquet garni. This lush, full-bodied, uber-sexy beauty has velvety tannins, a round, mouth-filling texture, and a great finish. It’s a hedonistic bomb of a wine.”
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