2018 Bevan Cellars Ontogeny Red Blend Oakville, Napa Valley Russian River

2018 Bevan Cellars Ontogeny Red Blend Oakville, Napa Valley Russian RiverDeep garnet purple in color, the 2018 Ontogeny Proprietary Red Wine comes barreling out of the glass with intensely fruity notes of crme de cassis, black cherry preserves and stewed plums plus a savory undercurrent of grilled meats, sauted herbs and Indian spices. The palate is full bodied, rich and velvety, delivering impactful black fruit preserves with loads of earthy nuances, finishing long with a spicy kick. Rated 99 Points

Bright and fruit-driven

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from the hillside estate vineyards following a somewhat demanding growing season

The classic barrel fermentation and élevage in neutral French oak and concrete provides generous texture combined with vibrant focus and minerality

inviting interest to a mid-palate resonating with notes of mandarin

the ruby/purple-hued 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon CJ offers a charming

showcasing the essence

You have to minimize the technique as much as you can

density and vibrancy

The intense

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Notes of dried apricot and orange peel

The 2012 vintage is balanced and harmonious