Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from the vintage release, though its opulent fruit and plush texture make it remarkably approachable in its youth.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Prime ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the iconic Tench Vineyard, situated on the coveted eastern bench of Oakville, this Cabernet Sauvignon represents a masterclass in Napa Valley power and terroir. The vineyard is legendary, sharing a border with Screaming Eagle, and is defined by its vibrant, iron-rich red volcanic soils and clay loam. This unique soil profile, combined with the warm Oakville sun, coaxes out Cabernet of extraordinary depth, structure, and complexity. Winemaker Russell Bevan utilizes his signature style of extreme vineyard selectivity and plush extraction to craft a wine that is incredibly concentrated, offering a seamless integration of dark fruit, mineral tension, and velvety tannins that pay homage to one of Oakville's most historic farming families.
🍾 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 Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5-15.5%