Two Dog Knoll Vineyard
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release, though its opulent fruit makes 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 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.
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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.