Showket Vineyard Alexis Cuvee Merlot
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 20 years from the vintage release, though its exceptionally plush texture makes it highly appealing in its youth.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, grilled ribeye steak, braised short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.