Napa Valley, California, USA
I haven’t really enjoyed this producer due to how much ABV it shows, This was the first time it didn’t burn the back of my throat. Still big and dark. It’s a 30 plus year wine.
I haven’t really enjoyed this producer due to how much ABV it shows, This was the first time it didn’t burn the back of my throat. Still big and dark. It’s a 30 plus year wine.
Apr 5th, 2024
opaque, very dark ruby, prominent glass staining tears; lifted aromatics, black cherry, cassis, lavender, menthol, cardamom, sage, oregano; very concentrated, ripe red and black fruits, long finish with nicely textured tannins; full bodied, dry, prominent tannins, medium + acidity, 14.7% ABV; made from blend of 55% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot; $200
opaque, very dark ruby, prominent glass staining tears; lifted aromatics, black cherry, cassis, lavender, menthol, cardamom, sage, oregano; very concentrated, ripe red and black fruits, long finish with nicely textured tannins; full bodied, dry, prominent tannins, medium + acidity, 14.7% ABV; made from blend of 55% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot; $200
Jun 9th, 2022inky purple black, completely opaque, prominent tears; espresso, bitter dark chocolate, plum, violets, savory herbs; voluptuous, juicy dark fruit, very long; full bodied, medium+ acidity, chewy tannins, 15.3% ABV; blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot; $195
inky purple black, completely opaque, prominent tears; espresso, bitter dark chocolate, plum, violets, savory herbs; voluptuous, juicy dark fruit, very long; full bodied, medium+ acidity, chewy tannins, 15.3% ABV; blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot; $195
Nov 29th, 2020
Victoria from Bevan Cellars came to town and put on a wonderful tasting of some current releases.
See my note on the EE for my thoughts on the comparison. This seemed closed at first so I initially favored the EE, but the CF aromatics here won me over by the end of the night. Explosive nose full of rich blackberries and spice. Potpourri too. Velvet like finish. These cabs were only bottled in April and even with a 4-hr decant, they drank well (Bevan signature style).
Victoria from Bevan Cellars came to town and put on a wonderful tasting of some current releases.
See my note on the EE for my thoughts on the comparison. This seemed closed at first so I initially favored the EE, but the CF aromatics here won me over by the end of the night. Explosive nose full of rich blackberries and spice. Potpourri too. Velvet like finish. These cabs were only bottled in April and even with a 4-hr decant, they drank well (Bevan signature style).
Wow. Tremendous wine. Half merlot and half cab franc. Great balance of acidity, alcohol, tannin, fruit....just wow.
Wow. Tremendous wine. Half merlot and half cab franc. Great balance of acidity, alcohol, tannin, fruit....just wow.
Jun 28th, 2018
Completely coats the glass with dark ruby veins. Rich nose dark spices and black fruits. Heavy tannins (8/10) with a full body. Layered palate with blackberries, spices and a touch of oak. Long and lingering finish. Drink from 2019 till 2039. (93-96)
Completely coats the glass with dark ruby veins. Rich nose dark spices and black fruits. Heavy tannins (8/10) with a full body. Layered palate with blackberries, spices and a touch of oak. Long and lingering finish. Drink from 2019 till 2039. (93-96)
May 12th, 2018
This is starting to settle down a little, but still young. Sweet dark fruits on the nose with apricots, leather, and cedar notes. Palate revisits these themes, though the alcohol feels higher for the flavors in the glass. While not overly complex, there is nice concentration and silkiness.
This is starting to settle down a little, but still young. Sweet dark fruits on the nose with apricots, leather, and cedar notes. Palate revisits these themes, though the alcohol feels higher for the flavors in the glass. While not overly complex, there is nice concentration and silkiness.
Sep 18th, 2017HUGE yet very balanced for a Cali blend like only Bevan can do. Love it.
HUGE yet very balanced for a Cali blend like only Bevan can do. Love it.
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