Rita's Crown Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
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roasted duck, seared salmon, wild mushroom risotto
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Sourced from one of the most prestigious high-elevation sites in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, Bevan Cellars' Rita's Crown Pinot Noir showcases the dramatic interplay of extreme maritime influence and rugged terroir. Perched high on steep, wind-swept slopes, the vineyard's soils are rich in diatomaceous earth, forcing the vines to struggle and produce tiny, highly concentrated berries. Winemaker Russell Bevan applies his signature philosophy of maximizing physiological ripeness to this cool-climate site, resulting in a Pinot Noir of extraordinary power, depth, and structural intensity. This wine beautifully marries the signature Sta. Rita Hills vibrant acidity and saline minerality with Bevan's hallmark lush, opulent fruit profile.
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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.