Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from the vintage release, though its opulent fruit and plush texture make it remarkably approachable in its youth.
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Prime ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
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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.
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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.