Bench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
prime ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2005 by acclaimed self-taught winemaker Russell Bevan and Victoria De Crescenzo, Bevan Cellars has established itself as one of California's most prestigious and high-scoring boutique producers. Based in Napa Valley, the winery sources fruit from meticulously selected, iconic vineyard sites spanning Napa and Sonoma, including coveted parcels in Oakville, Pritchard Hill, and Bennett Valley. Russell Bevan's winemaking philosophy centers on strict vineyard management, low yields, and gentle, non-interventional cellar techniques designed to capture maximum purity, opulence, and textural depth. Bevan Cellars is celebrated worldwide for its monumental, lavishly concentrated Cabernet Sauvignons and proprietary Bordeaux blends like Ontogeny, alongside profound single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, Syrahs, and Chardonnays.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon