Showket Vineyard Alexis Cuvee Merlot
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 20 years from the vintage release, though its exceptionally plush texture makes it highly appealing in its youth.
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roasted duck, grilled ribeye steak, braised short ribs
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The Showket Vineyard, nestled on the eastern hillsides of Oakville in the Napa Valley, is legendary for its iron-rich, red volcanic soils, sharing a prestigious terroir with neighboring icon Dalla Valle. Before the vineyard was sold to Peter Michael Winery in 2009, Russell Bevan sourced exceptional fruit from this site to craft the Alexis Cuvee—named in honor of the Showket family's daughter. This wine is a masterclass in Oakville opulence, showcasing the decadent, plush textures and intense black fruit characteristics that define Bevan's signature style. Utilizing meticulous vineyard sorting and aging in prime French oak, the wine captures the dramatic power, velvety tannins, and vibrant mineral undertones of this historic hillside terroir.
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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.