Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, though its luxurious texture allows for early enjoyment with proper decanting.
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Grilled ribeye steak, slow-braised beef short ribs, roasted rack of lamb
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The Dr. Crane Vineyard, located in the heart of the St. Helena AVA, is one of Napa Valley's most historic and revered sites, first planted in 1858 by the pioneering physician Dr. George Belden Crane. The vineyard is defined by its extremely gravelly, well-drained soils, which force the vines to struggle and produce tiny, highly concentrated berries. Under the stewardship of winemaker Russell Bevan, this fruit is transformed into a spectacularly opulent Cabernet Sauvignon. Bevan's signature style of harvesting at peak physiological ripeness and aging in premium French oak coaxes out the vineyard's characteristic profile of dark, brooding fruit, exotic spices, and a distinct gravelly minerality. It is a wine of immense power, seamless texture, and profound depth, representing a modern benchmark for Napa Valley Cabernet.
🍾 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.