de Crescenzo Tench The Impetus
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
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Crafted as a tribute to the driving force behind the estate, The Impetus is a spectacular proprietary red blend that showcases the pedigree of the famed Tench Vineyard in Oakville, often carrying the De Crescenzo name in honor of co-founder Victoria De Crescenzo. Situated on the eastern bench of Oakville, immediately adjacent to Screaming Eagle, the Tench Vineyard is legendary for its iron-rich, red volcanic soils and clay loam. This unique terroir imparts a distinctive mineral complexity and explosive dark fruit profile to the grapes. Winemaker Russell Bevan utilizes his signature style of meticulous vineyard selection, late harvesting for peak physiological ripeness, and aging in prime French oak to fashion a wine of monumental concentration and plush, velvety texture. It represents a harmonious marriage of power and elegance, capturing the relentless pursuit of perfection that defines the estate.
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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.