Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage, though its opulent style makes it remarkably accessible in its youth.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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