Bevan Cellars
Summary
Bevan Cellars is a boutique Napa Valley producer founded in 2005, focusing on small-lot Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from select vineyards across Napa and Sonoma, including the Tench and Sugarloaf Mountain sites. The winery employs temperature-controlled fermentation tanks and French oak aging, with separate lot vinification maintaining the distinct characteristics of each vineyard source.
Heritage & Leadership
Bevan Cellars began operations in 2005 when Russell Bevan and Victoria De Crescenzo established their winery focusing on Napa Valley and Sonoma County wines. Russell Bevan serves as the winemaker, bringing his experience from previous work in the wine industry. The winery maintains its original founding partnership structure while expanding its vineyard sourcing over the years.
Vineyards & Wines
Bevan Cellars sources fruit from several distinguished vineyard sites across Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Their portfolio includes wines from the Tench Vineyard in Oakville and Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard. The winery produces Cabernet Sauvignon as its primary varietal, along with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These vineyards were selected for their specific terroir characteristics that align with Bevan's winemaking objectives.
Philosophy & Practice
The winemaking approach at Bevan Cellars centers on minimal intervention techniques while maintaining precise control over the fermentation process. The winery employs temperature-controlled fermentation tanks for their red wines. For their Cabernet Sauvignon production, the winery utilizes French oak barrels for aging. Each vineyard lot is fermented separately to preserve site-specific characteristics before final blending decisions are made.