Two Dog Knoll Vineyard
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release, though its opulent fruit makes it remarkably approachable in its youth.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
prime ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from a premier hillside site in the heart of the Oakville AVA, the Bevan Cellars Two Dog Knoll Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass in Napa Valley power and elegance. Nestled on a gentle, sun-drenched slope with iron-rich, volcanic soils, the vineyard shares a prestigious neighborhood with legendary estates like Backus. The vineyard's playful name pays homage to the owner's beloved dogs who frequented this scenic, breezy knoll. Winemaker Russell Bevan coaxes extraordinary concentration and plushness from this fruit, utilizing meticulous sorting and bespoke French oak aging. The resulting wine is renowned for its voluptuous texture, layers of dark fruit, creme de cassis, and exquisite mineral undertones, representing the pinnacle of modern, opulent Oakville Cabernet.
🍾 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