Bevan Cellars
Tench Vineyard Red Blend
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Nose presents blueberries and cherries. Palate is weighty, sweet and opulent, but lacks linearity. Good acid profile suggests you can hang onto these for a short while and see if the contents congeal.
Based on what I paid, no complaints.
Nose presents blueberries and cherries. Palate is weighty, sweet and opulent, but lacks linearity. Good acid profile suggests you can hang onto these for a short while and see if the contents congeal.
Based on what I paid, no complaints.
dark violet, prominent glass staining tears; plum, black cherry, dark chocolate, crushed violets, hint of smoke; very ripe, opulent dark fruit, long spicy finish; full bodied, 15.5% ABV, surprising freshness and acidity, firm nicely textured tannin; according to producer notes made from a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot sourced from Tench Vineyard
dark violet, prominent glass staining tears; plum, black cherry, dark chocolate, crushed violets, hint of smoke; very ripe, opulent dark fruit, long spicy finish; full bodied, 15.5% ABV, surprising freshness and acidity, firm nicely textured tannin; according to producer notes made from a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot sourced from Tench Vineyard
Feb 3rd, 2021
First 15 I have had...opened based on the hype surrounding this vintage and of course this producer. I could say all the glorious things about the nose or how long the finish is, I’ll save it as you know the style of this wine. The score speaks for itself. So approachable!
First 15 I have had...opened based on the hype surrounding this vintage and of course this producer. I could say all the glorious things about the nose or how long the finish is, I’ll save it as you know the style of this wine. The score speaks for itself. So approachable!
May 29th, 2018
Wow, this is so amazingly delicious! Dark fruit, cocoa, white flowers, and baking spices. Plush and velvety on the palate. All smiles!!
Wow, this is so amazingly delicious! Dark fruit, cocoa, white flowers, and baking spices. Plush and velvety on the palate. All smiles!!
1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2018
Such a huge powerful wine with lots of dark fruit yet. Had a finish that went on forever. This wine and a few others were opened for a select few near the end of the evening.
What a way to end on a high note!
Such a huge powerful wine with lots of dark fruit yet. Had a finish that went on forever. This wine and a few others were opened for a select few near the end of the evening.
What a way to end on a high note!
Big and lush. 50/50 Cab sav and cab franc.
Big and lush. 50/50 Cab sav and cab franc.
Oct 21st, 2015
We drink lots of very good wine. This one is exceptional. Great balance of Bordeaux fruit, which still has room to grow in the bottle. Best wine consumed in 2024 (so far)😉.
We drink lots of very good wine. This one is exceptional. Great balance of Bordeaux fruit, which still has room to grow in the bottle. Best wine consumed in 2024 (so far)😉.
Jan 1st, 2025