Bevan Cellars
Rita's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Floral, jammy, barrel toast nose. Palate presents cherry blossom, a deep extraction and somewhat prominent tannins. Over ripe plums and brown sugar complete the show.
Floral, jammy, barrel toast nose. Palate presents cherry blossom, a deep extraction and somewhat prominent tannins. Over ripe plums and brown sugar complete the show.
May 13th, 2018A Smokey barrel toast dominates the nose, in a good way.
Complex and layered on the palate. Ripe raspberries and spice box persist. Lovely length, powerful texture and finish. Bevan is so consistent. I was in the 93 space, while wifey played her joker and suggested 94.
A Smokey barrel toast dominates the nose, in a good way.
Complex and layered on the palate. Ripe raspberries and spice box persist. Lovely length, powerful texture and finish. Bevan is so consistent. I was in the 93 space, while wifey played her joker and suggested 94.
Intense fruit, suave tannins and silky body. Lovely. Big fave of my buddy @Charlie Beatty
Intense fruit, suave tannins and silky body. Lovely. Big fave of my buddy @Charlie Beatty
Dec 10th, 2017
Yowser! Bevan makes wines that just shout at you from the wine glass - and I love it. Nothing close to traditional or classic Pinot Noir. Dark bold fruit with baking spices and concentrated flavors, true grit at the core, and colors rivaling cabernet. Black cherry, vanilla spice, dried lavender, toasted black pepper corn, red delicious apple skin, dried sage, black plum, cloves/nutmeg, and cranberry sauce. I know Bevan goes for French styled wines, using French oak and French practices.. and they have some of the flair and nuance, but he has a unique style of his own. None are like Bevan.
Yowser! Bevan makes wines that just shout at you from the wine glass - and I love it. Nothing close to traditional or classic Pinot Noir. Dark bold fruit with baking spices and concentrated flavors, true grit at the core, and colors rivaling cabernet. Black cherry, vanilla spice, dried lavender, toasted black pepper corn, red delicious apple skin, dried sage, black plum, cloves/nutmeg, and cranberry sauce. I know Bevan goes for French styled wines, using French oak and French practices.. and they have some of the flair and nuance, but he has a unique style of his own. None are like Bevan.
Nov 29th, 2017Since @Paul T gifted us this wine, I thought I would "walk in his shoes," and storm this directly from the UPS truck.
This is impressive. Visually, the degree of extraction is apparent. To the eye, this could easily pass as European cab. The game is up when you put your nose in the glass. Complex and layered, with spice box, cloves and dark raspberries. The palette is so accessible. Hints of red fruits, smoke and cinnamon add complexity. The finish is mineral-driven, with a velvet mouthfeel. This is very, very well done.
Paul, I cannot thank you enough for sharing this.
Since @Paul T gifted us this wine, I thought I would "walk in his shoes," and storm this directly from the UPS truck.
This is impressive. Visually, the degree of extraction is apparent. To the eye, this could easily pass as European cab. The game is up when you put your nose in the glass. Complex and layered, with spice box, cloves and dark raspberries. The palette is so accessible. Hints of red fruits, smoke and cinnamon add complexity. The finish is mineral-driven, with a velvet mouthfeel. This is very, very well done.
Paul, I cannot thank you enough for sharing this.
This Pinot Noir is Awesome! But! It is not a wine for our dinner with high acid ITALIAN FOOD! Live and learn. I rated this Bevan I think 98! Still is but don't bring to a ITALIAN Rest, started with a Kistler then a Amarone then Pinot, only red left! Come prepared my Fault!!! Managed to find a friends young cab! Sebastiani Alexander 2013. Wow!!! Tomorrow Sunday same Restaurant . Different wines!!! Bravo CB
This Pinot Noir is Awesome! But! It is not a wine for our dinner with high acid ITALIAN FOOD! Live and learn. I rated this Bevan I think 98! Still is but don't bring to a ITALIAN Rest, started with a Kistler then a Amarone then Pinot, only red left! Come prepared my Fault!!! Managed to find a friends young cab! Sebastiani Alexander 2013. Wow!!! Tomorrow Sunday same Restaurant . Different wines!!! Bravo CB
Jul 10th, 2016Bevan Cellars Rita's Crown Vyd 2014 tonight along with Morgado Rita's Crown Vyd 2013 side by side! Awesome! The Bevan 2014 jumps from the glass, bursting with black fruit! Wow is the word . Gobs of fruit that hit the palate, great texture and body. CB 98+
Bevan Cellars Rita's Crown Vyd 2014 tonight along with Morgado Rita's Crown Vyd 2013 side by side! Awesome! The Bevan 2014 jumps from the glass, bursting with black fruit! Wow is the word . Gobs of fruit that hit the palate, great texture and body. CB 98+
Jun 19th, 2016
One word: sexy. An absolutely explosive nose of dried violet and assorted flower petals, Asian five spice, sweet licorice, succulent strawberries, rhubarb, smoke/flint. Even though Russell is my favorite winemaker I still, up until this point, had not tried any of his Pinots, nor had any pre-conceived notions as to how his Pinots should drink. As such, I kept my expectations comfortably in check. But wow...this is full-throttle, deep, suave, and downright sensual. Freakin’ love it.
One word: sexy. An absolutely explosive nose of dried violet and assorted flower petals, Asian five spice, sweet licorice, succulent strawberries, rhubarb, smoke/flint. Even though Russell is my favorite winemaker I still, up until this point, had not tried any of his Pinots, nor had any pre-conceived notions as to how his Pinots should drink. As such, I kept my expectations comfortably in check. But wow...this is full-throttle, deep, suave, and downright sensual. Freakin’ love it.
Sep 14th, 2020
Still really big and bold. Great fruit.
Still really big and bold. Great fruit.
May 13th, 2018