Bevan Cellars Ontogeny Oakville (2008)
| Winery: | Bevan Cellars |
| Region: | USA » California » Napa County » Oakville |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Bevan Cellars
Back in 1995, when Victoria and I started dating in Des Moines, our favorite game was “Guess the Wine.” We would take turns bringing a blind wine and make the other person guess the varietal and region. When I look back on those dates, there is little mystery about how we arrived where we are today.
Soon after that, we moved to Minneapolis and fell in with a group of wine lovers whose passion and knowledge fanned our flame. We started taking regular trips to wine country in California, where we met many of the finest winemakers. We were so inspired by them that to this day we follow many of their principles. We learned first-hand about Philip Togni’s attention to every minute detail…. Saw how Bob Foley would only pick fruit if his palate -- not some lab test -- told him it was time… Heard Greg La Follette telling us how careful you have to be when making decisions in the winery because even the smallest decision has an impact on the final wine. Our conversations still reverberate with me whether Read more »
Another knockout Bevan Cellars wine. There's Kirsch, dried herbs, oaky vanilla, cocoa plus a bit of smoke develops as the wine aerates. This is Bevan's drink now wine and as such has just enough tannin to maintain structure but not enough to overwhel...
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Cabernet Franc
History of the grape: References to it in the Loire region of France date as far back as the mid 12th century. But it...
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Cabernet Sauvignon
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
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Syrah
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Merlot
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July 2011
I have had a general dislike for syrahs for several years now... they just seem too BIG for me, and my tastes have changed toward lighter-style wines. However I have discovered that there are some syrahs that I very much enjoy.. Recently, I was on my way up to Russian River. I stopped in at Taft Street Winery in Sebastopol, www.taftstreetwine... Read More
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July 2011
Bevan Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Oakville 2010
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On my short list of best Sauv Blancs I've yet to try. An amazing array of layers and flavors. At the same time bright and lively but also (due to part of the wine aged in neutral oak) a creamy texture in the middle. The wine shows flavors from key lime and grapefruit to pineapple and kiwi with hints of fresh cut grass. Truly lovely! Read More
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July 2011
Bevan Cellars Red Bordeaux Blend Oakville Red Showket Vineyards 2007
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July 2011
Bevan Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville David's Cuvée Showket Vineyards 2008
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June 2011
Bevan Cellars Merlot Oakville Alexis' Cuvée Showket Vineyards 2008
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I would put this wine on the short list of best merlots out there today. Deep, unctuous texture, explosive blackberry fruit, whispers of vanilla oak, oh and I think someone might of thrown a bar of high quality dark chocolate into the barrel while no one was looking because there's chocolate and more chocolate in this wine. Absolutely wonderful! Read More
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May 2011
Bevan Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Mae's Cuvee Showket Vineyards 2007
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Look out Opus One because there's a new kid in town that's coming out strong! It's hard for me to express how fundamentally great this wine was. From its rich layers of flavor to its balance of tannin, acid, oak, fruit, and body to a nose that was practically trying to escape the glass. The Oakville intensity shows through very well. The nos... Read More
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May 2010
It was at Vinify Wine Service in Santa Rosa Calif which is a custom crush facility where many small Sonoma County Boutique wineries make their wares. 19 wine makers pouring 72 different bottlings. Made it about 2/3 through the presentation before I started getting palate fatigue and everything started tasting alike. Lots of good Pinots, a couple... Read More
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