Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage, though its opulent style makes it remarkably accessible in its youth.
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grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
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Sourced from the acclaimed Wildfoote Vineyard nestled in the heart of Napa Valley's Stags Leap District, the Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass in power and elegance. The Stags Leap District is legendary for its unique microclimate, where afternoon heat is trapped by the towering rock palisades and then rapidly cooled by breezes from the San Pablo Bay. This dramatic diurnal shift, combined with well-drained volcanic soils, coaxes out Cabernet Sauvignon of extraordinary depth and velvety texture. Winemaker Russell Bevan utilizes the Vixen Block to craft a wine of immense concentration, showcasing opulent dark fruit, seamless tannins, and a luxurious mouthfeel that has become a hallmark of his winemaking legacy.
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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.