Summit 1376 Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with tarragon butter, creamy mushroom risotto
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Sourced from a dramatic high-altitude site perched at 1,376 feet elevation on Sonoma Mountain, the Bevan Cellars Summit 1376 Chardonnay is a masterclass in mountain-grown white wine. This extreme vineyard sits well above the fog line, basking in intense California sunlight during the day while being cooled by brisk nocturnal winds. This unique microclimate allows the Chardonnay grapes to achieve maximum physiological ripeness while retaining a backbone of vibrant, electric acidity. Winemaker Russell Bevan applies his signature hands-on, non-interventionist approach here, utilizing native yeast fermentation, extensive battonage (lees stirring), and aging in select French oak barrels. The result is an incredibly opulent, multi-dimensional Chardonnay that balances decadent textures of lemon curd, toasted brioche, and hazelnut with a striking mineral core derived from the volcanic mountain soils.
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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.