Sentinel Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage, though its opulent fruit profile allows it to be approachable after 3–5 years of careful cellaring.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the rugged, high-elevation slopes of Howell Mountain, the Sentinel Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the dramatic terroir of Napa Valley's mountain appellations. Planted on iron-rich, volcanic soils that force the vines to struggle for survival, this vineyard produces small, intensely concentrated berries with thick skins. Winemaker Russell Bevan coaxes incredible opulence and textural luxury from this formidable mountain fruit, balancing the naturally robust, chalky tannins of Howell Mountain with a lavish, velvety mid-palate. The result is a wine of immense power, complexity, and dark-fruited intensity, capturing the wild, untamed spirit of the ridge.
🍾 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