Tench Vineyard The Calixtro Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the iconic Tench Vineyard, situated on the eastern bench of Oakville right next to Screaming Eagle, 'The Calixtro' is a profound expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard is famed for its iron-rich, red volcanic soils mixed with clay loam, which impart a signature mineral complexity and intense structure to the fruit. Winemaker Russell Bevan selects specific blocks of the vineyard to craft this cuvée, paying homage to the Tench family's heritage. The winemaking process involves meticulous sorting, cold soaking, and aging in 100% new French oak barrels. The resulting wine is legendary for its opulent texture, massive concentration of dark fruits, creme de cassis, and seamless, velvety tannins that define the modern cult style of Oakville.
🍾 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