Ontogeny Oakville Red Wine

Inky purple. Strong floral notes of violets and lilacs accompanied by cassis, black cherries, and chocolate. Intense and sweet dark fruit on the palate with supple tannins. Blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Very appealing entry to the Bevan lineup of Bordeaux style wines.

You haven’t really lived until you’ve tasted Russell Bevan’s wine. His 2014 Ontogeny had me exclaiming “OH.... Daaaaayuuuum....” after my first sniff, and then again after each of the subsequent eight or ten sips with various and usually increasing changes in inflection. Blackberry compote drenched in crème de cassis accented with smoked brisket and white flowers. Tertiary notes of lavender, leather, a faint tinge of brett, and a little magic marker provide an exotic backdrop for a wine that exudes its own Napa style.

Cab Sav, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot.

Vanilla taffy on the nose. Cedar, hints of dark fruit and vanilla on the palate. Moderate tannins. 2013 vintage

Congress Has Heart - May 10, 2017

Great dark wine with red meat. A winner all around the table. Would also be great with charcuterie

Damn you Russell Bevan. This is Uber delicious

Decanted for two hours before drinking. Great fruit. A favorite at our house. Phenomenal balance. We love this wine.

The entry level from Bevan and its fantastic.

This wine has stuck with me since first having it. A real treat and better than its price point.