Bevan Cellars
Ontogeny Oakville Red Wine



Birdie: You opened my last 2011 Bevan Ontogeny, didn’t you.
Me: Damn right I did.
Birdie: Woof you.
Birdie: You opened my last 2011 Bevan Ontogeny, didn’t you.
Me: Damn right I did.
Birdie: Woof you.

Second of the blind wines and gifted to us by @TheSkip. Thanks Steve!
Deep ruby red core and a tad lighter on the edges with a touch of sediment. Layered nose but not overpowering at all like other Bevans, notes of sweet spices, cinnamon and dark berries. Medium plus to heavy integrated tannins (7/10) with a touch of heat. Some jammy black fruits on the palate with some anise and a little vegetal. Full attack but thinned out before the finish. Vegetal notes took some time but blew off being some more dark berries to the palate. Medium to medium plus bodied with a long finish. Solid work in a touch vintage. Drink till 2021.
Second of the blind wines and gifted to us by @TheSkip. Thanks Steve!
Deep ruby red core and a tad lighter on the edges with a touch of sediment. Layered nose but not overpowering at all like other Bevans, notes of sweet spices, cinnamon and dark berries. Medium plus to heavy integrated tannins (7/10) with a touch of heat. Some jammy black fruits on the palate with some anise and a little vegetal. Full attack but thinned out before the finish. Vegetal notes took some time but blew off being some more dark berries to the palate. Medium to medium plus bodied with a long finish. Solid work in a touch vintage. Drink till 2021.

Explosive nose of coffee, roasted meat, and herbs, backed by pure blackberry and cassis fruit. A little shy on depth.
Explosive nose of coffee, roasted meat, and herbs, backed by pure blackberry and cassis fruit. A little shy on depth.
Dec 25th, 2013Bevan Cellars “ Ontogeny” is an entry level cab with a high-end taste. Decanted about 30 minutes this wine turns into a delicious, full -mouthed experience with hints of bing cherries, spiced chocolate and floral finish. A must try for serious cab drinkers.
Bevan Cellars “ Ontogeny” is an entry level cab with a high-end taste. Decanted about 30 minutes this wine turns into a delicious, full -mouthed experience with hints of bing cherries, spiced chocolate and floral finish. A must try for serious cab drinkers.
Dec 7th, 2018
Balanced, but tending towards the ripe side. Very good for its type.
Balanced, but tending towards the ripe side. Very good for its type.
Sep 3rd, 2018Ontogeny. Bevan Cellars entry level red blend. Sweet spices, cinnamon & dark fruit. Silky and smooth, full bodied, long lasting, delightful finish.
Ontogeny. Bevan Cellars entry level red blend. Sweet spices, cinnamon & dark fruit. Silky and smooth, full bodied, long lasting, delightful finish.
Aug 30th, 2018