Houyi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Perched high on the prestigious slopes of Pritchard Hill, the Houyi Vineyard is named after the mythical Chinese archer who saved the Earth by shooting down nine of the ten suns. This legendary connection is beautifully reflected in the vineyard's terroir, which sits high above the fog line and receives intense, unobstructed California sunlight. The soils here are a dramatic, iron-rich red volcanic clay littered with heavy basalt rock, forcing the vines to struggle for survival. Winemaker Russell Bevan coaxes incredible concentration and opulent textures from these low-yielding mountain vines. Through meticulous berry selection and aging in custom-toasted French oak barrels, this Cabernet Sauvignon emerges as a tour de force of power and velvety luxury, capturing the rugged elegance of Pritchard Hill.
🍾 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