Tench Vineyard The Calixtro Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
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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.
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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.