McGah Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
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The Bevan Cellars McGah Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning expression of Rutherford's legendary terroir. Sourced from the prized blocks within the McGah family vineyard—nestled on the eastern edge of the Rutherford bench—this wine benefits from the classic 'Rutherford Dust' soils, which impart a unique mineral complexity and refined, dusty tannins. Winemaker Russell Bevan applies his signature style of extreme vineyard selectivity, harvesting at peak physiological ripeness to capture the maximum intensity of the fruit. In the cellar, the wine undergoes native yeast fermentation and is aged in premium French oak barrels, bottled unfined and unfiltered. The result is a spectacularly opulent, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that seamlessly marries decadent dark fruit flavors with the classic structural elegance and cocoa-powder undertones of its historic Rutherford heritage.
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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.