Bench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
prime ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Bevan Cellars is renowned for crafting some of the most opulent, voluptuous, and intensely concentrated Cabernet Sauvignons in Napa Valley. Winemaker Russell Bevan's signature style shines through his sourcing from prestigious benchland locations, where well-drained alluvial soils at the base of the mountain ranges yield fruit of extraordinary depth and power. The winemaking philosophy centers on extreme physiological ripeness, meticulous berry selection, and aging in prime French oak barrels. This approach coaxes out a remarkably plush texture, seamless tannins, and a lavish flavor profile defined by dark bramble fruit, crème de cassis, espresso, and refined mineral undertones, capturing the majestic scale of Napa Valley's finest terroirs.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 2005 by winemaker Russell Bevan and Victoria De Crescenzo, Bevan Cellars is a highly acclaimed boutique winery based in California's Napa Valley. Renowned for producing some of the most opulent, texturally luxurious, and critically praised wines in the region, the estate sources fruit from premier vineyards across Napa and Sonoma, including Sugarloaf Mountain, Tench, and Ritchie. Russell Bevan’s uncompromising winemaking philosophy emphasizes extreme vineyard selectivity, harvesting at peak physiological ripeness, and minimal intervention in the cellar to craft incredibly concentrated, plush Cabernet Sauvignons, proprietary red blends, and vibrant Chardonnays. This dedication to power and purity has earned the winery multiple perfect 100-point scores, cementing its status as a cult icon of modern California winemaking.