Sunchase Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, pan-seared pork chops with cherry reduction, wild mushroom risotto
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Sunchase Vineyard is nestled high in the Petaluma Gap AVA, positioned on the extreme slopes of Sonoma Mountain at an elevation of 1,400 feet. This unique site sits right at the fog line, meaning the vines bask in intense California sunlight while being constantly cooled by the howling winds sweeping in from the Pacific Ocean through the Petaluma Gap. Russell Bevan utilizes this dramatic terroir to craft a Pinot Noir of incredible intensity, richness, and structural definition. Unlike typical delicate coastal Pinots, Bevan's expression from Sunchase is opulent, deeply concentrated, and texturally luxurious, reflecting his signature bold winemaking style. The wine undergoes meticulous sorting, cold soaking, and aging in premium French oak barrels, resulting in a dramatic interplay of dark cherry fruit, exotic spices, and vibrant acidity.
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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.