Bevan Cellars
Tench Vineyard EE Red Blend
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Victoria from Bevan Cellars came to town and put on a wonderful tasting of some current releases.
Tasting this side by side to the Sugarloaf was a fun way to see the different site expressions. I preferred this over the Sugarloaf at first pour (but the Sugarloaf barely inched it out in the end). Lovely aromatics kudos to the CF. Dusty fruit with lavender and fresh squeezed blackberries. These cabs were only bottled in April and even with a 4-hr decant, they drank well (Bevan signature style).
Victoria from Bevan Cellars came to town and put on a wonderful tasting of some current releases.
Tasting this side by side to the Sugarloaf was a fun way to see the different site expressions. I preferred this over the Sugarloaf at first pour (but the Sugarloaf barely inched it out in the end). Lovely aromatics kudos to the CF. Dusty fruit with lavender and fresh squeezed blackberries. These cabs were only bottled in April and even with a 4-hr decant, they drank well (Bevan signature style).
Holy crap this is a serious bottle of Cabernet. Rich and thick. Very full bodied but almost built like a ripe vintage bordeaux (think 03 cos or 03 ducru)... this is suave silky and seductive. Amazing amounts of extract but seamless in every way... shit this is good when you're craving a big juicy and complex cab.
Holy crap this is a serious bottle of Cabernet. Rich and thick. Very full bodied but almost built like a ripe vintage bordeaux (think 03 cos or 03 ducru)... this is suave silky and seductive. Amazing amounts of extract but seamless in every way... shit this is good when you're craving a big juicy and complex cab.
Sep 19th, 2018
Youthful and exuberant like a golden retriever puppy. Soaring nose of blackberry and blueberry with a hint of espresso. Actually very supple and approachable on the palate. Delicious.
Youthful and exuberant like a golden retriever puppy. Soaring nose of blackberry and blueberry with a hint of espresso. Actually very supple and approachable on the palate. Delicious.
1 person found it helpfulJan 20th, 2020William had this 5 years ago
William had this 5 years ago
1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2019W/tenderloin. Hard to beat the combo
W/tenderloin. Hard to beat the combo
1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2019
EE block. Celebrating Greg’s birthday with Russell Bevan!! 2016 but already super complex. Black fruit, spice upon open. Dark chocolate, anise, blackberry pie. Firm tannins and a lovely finish. #bevancellars
EE block. Celebrating Greg’s birthday with Russell Bevan!! 2016 but already super complex. Black fruit, spice upon open. Dark chocolate, anise, blackberry pie. Firm tannins and a lovely finish. #bevancellars
1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2018
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Here’s Jeb Dunnuck’s Review:
RATING 98 Points/TASTING DATE/
1/31/2019/MATURITY: 2019 - 2034
North Coast Part 1: Napa Valley’s Incredible 2016s…
“The 2016 Tench Vineyard EE Red Wine checks in as a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot, which is the smallest amount of Cabernet Franc to date. Brought up in new barrels, it has gorgeous blue fruits, violets, spring flowers, and damp earth. Medium to full-bodied, elegant, and just about as seamless and silky as it gets, this is a magical wine to drink over the coming 15 years or more.”
PNP, Smokin’ Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻
Here’s Jeb Dunnuck’s Review:
RATING 98 Points/TASTING DATE/
1/31/2019/MATURITY: 2019 - 2034
North Coast Part 1: Napa Valley’s Incredible 2016s…
“The 2016 Tench Vineyard EE Red Wine checks in as a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot, which is the smallest amount of Cabernet Franc to date. Brought up in new barrels, it has gorgeous blue fruits, violets, spring flowers, and damp earth. Medium to full-bodied, elegant, and just about as seamless and silky as it gets, this is a magical wine to drink over the coming 15 years or more.”
PNP & Singing right now! Russell Bevan makes great wines! Cheers 🍇🍷👏🏻👍🏻
PNP & Singing right now! Russell Bevan makes great wines! Cheers 🍇🍷👏🏻👍🏻
Mar 30th, 2024Kudos to Russell Bevan! Fabulous Oakville Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon based Cuvee! Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻
Kudos to Russell Bevan! Fabulous Oakville Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon based Cuvee! Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻
Dec 23rd, 2023
Possibly the best cab I’ve had. Very fruit forward, high residual sugar, low tannin, jncredibly flavorful — really leaps out of the glass at you. $200-$225.
Possibly the best cab I’ve had. Very fruit forward, high residual sugar, low tannin, jncredibly flavorful — really leaps out of the glass at you. $200-$225.
Jan 24th, 2022