Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted prime rib, grilled rosemary lamb chops, aged Gouda cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red is a masterclass in tension and opulence, sourced from a spectacular, rocky hillside vineyard located in the cooler southeastern reaches of Napa Valley. Swept by breezes from the nearby San Pablo Bay, this unique terroir features exposed volcanic soils that force the vines to struggle, resulting in remarkably concentrated fruit with vibrant acidity. Winemaker Russell Bevan harnesses this dramatic landscape to craft a proprietary red blend dominated by Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The wine is celebrated for its multi-layered complexity, marrying intense dark fruit flavors with signature notes of crushed stone, graphite, and fresh violets. Aged in premium French oak barrels, it exemplifies a modern, plush California style that balances monumental power with seamless, velvety tannins.
🍾 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 Franc, Merlot