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.
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.
Sep 6th, 2018
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.
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.
Mar 3rd, 2018
Cab Sav, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot.
Cab Sav, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot.
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2017
Vanilla taffy on the nose. Cedar, hints of dark fruit and vanilla on the palate. Moderate tannins. 2013 vintage
Vanilla taffy on the nose. Cedar, hints of dark fruit and vanilla on the palate. Moderate tannins. 2013 vintage
Aug 30th, 2016
Congress Has Heart - May 10, 2017
Congress Has Heart - May 10, 2017
Apr 13th, 2017
Great dark wine with red meat. A winner all around the table. Would also be great with charcuterie
Great dark wine with red meat. A winner all around the table. Would also be great with charcuterie
Oct 14th, 2020
Damn you Russell Bevan. This is Uber delicious
Damn you Russell Bevan. This is Uber delicious
May 18th, 2019
Decanted for two hours before drinking. Great fruit. A favorite at our house. Phenomenal balance. We love this wine.
Decanted for two hours before drinking. Great fruit. A favorite at our house. Phenomenal balance. We love this wine.
Jul 13th, 2018
The entry level from Bevan and its fantastic.
The entry level from Bevan and its fantastic.
Jun 2nd, 2018
This wine has stuck with me since first having it. A real treat and better than its price point.
This wine has stuck with me since first having it. A real treat and better than its price point.
May 3rd, 2018
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
