Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Bevan rarely disappoints. Excellent rendition of pinot. Liquid art that will endure for many years.
Bevan rarely disappoints. Excellent rendition of pinot. Liquid art that will endure for many years.
Sep 7th, 2017Many dimensions to this juice. Textured and grainy on the palate. Very contemporary Pinot expression. Finishes spicy and sweet, but a touch phenolic. This style is not for everyone, but we enjoyed it. Just need to remove the phenols...
Many dimensions to this juice. Textured and grainy on the palate. Very contemporary Pinot expression. Finishes spicy and sweet, but a touch phenolic. This style is not for everyone, but we enjoyed it. Just need to remove the phenols...
1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2018Typical Bevan. On the nose, a huge whiff of cola and hints of red currants. Nice grainy texture on the mid palette. Deep extraction, as always. Sweet cherries are complimented with spice box. Finish is energetic. 14.6% abv is submerged. Not for the faint of heart.
Typical Bevan. On the nose, a huge whiff of cola and hints of red currants. Nice grainy texture on the mid palette. Deep extraction, as always. Sweet cherries are complimented with spice box. Finish is energetic. 14.6% abv is submerged. Not for the faint of heart.
Jul 3rd, 2017Typical Bevan. Huge extraction. Dense and layered. Maybe not quite as focused as other vintages, but possesses uncommon texture. Black fruits and plush tannins bring up the rear. In my humble, Bevan has rapidly become a reference-point in new world pinots.
Typical Bevan. Huge extraction. Dense and layered. Maybe not quite as focused as other vintages, but possesses uncommon texture. Black fruits and plush tannins bring up the rear. In my humble, Bevan has rapidly become a reference-point in new world pinots.
May 26th, 2017
Extracted but still expresses some nuance. Very surprised.
Extracted but still expresses some nuance. Very surprised.
Apr 1st, 2017
Frosting Christmas sugar cookies with family and drinking this Bevan. This Pinot has nice fruit. However, it is slightly over extracted but it's real issue is it's 14.6 alcohol level that feels even hotter than 14.6. It's really not all that pleasant on the back of the throat. It burns!!! The fruit is ruby, ripe, round, elegant, stewed; black cherries, candied dark cherries, candied raspberries and stewed spiced plums. Nice spices and backing spices; vanilla & cinnamon, a touch of nutmeg and rose pedals. Brown volcanic powdery earth with crushed rocks. The finish is nice except for the powerful alcohol burn as it goes down. This will improve over time but I will not buy any additional bottles.
Frosting Christmas sugar cookies with family and drinking this Bevan. This Pinot has nice fruit. However, it is slightly over extracted but it's real issue is it's 14.6 alcohol level that feels even hotter than 14.6. It's really not all that pleasant on the back of the throat. It burns!!! The fruit is ruby, ripe, round, elegant, stewed; black cherries, candied dark cherries, candied raspberries and stewed spiced plums. Nice spices and backing spices; vanilla & cinnamon, a touch of nutmeg and rose pedals. Brown volcanic powdery earth with crushed rocks. The finish is nice except for the powerful alcohol burn as it goes down. This will improve over time but I will not buy any additional bottles.
Dec 23rd, 2016
Plum and spice - a real treat! You can't go wrong with a Russell wine.
Plum and spice - a real treat! You can't go wrong with a Russell wine.
Sep 5th, 2016
Holding up nicely for 11 years old. No need to hold any longer.
Holding up nicely for 11 years old. No need to hold any longer.
Feb 9th, 2025
Plush ripe dark stone fruits... beautiful silky tannin and lingering mouthfeel.
Plush ripe dark stone fruits... beautiful silky tannin and lingering mouthfeel.
Jul 14th, 2019
