Bevan Cellars, Tench Vineyard Ee

Bevan Cellars, Tench Vineyard EeThe 2018 Red Wine EE Tench Vineyard is even better in bottle than it was in barrel. This blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc soars out of the glass with stunning aromatic intensity and tons of textural depth. Ample and beautifully resonant on the palate, the Red Wine is a total stunner. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice, spice and menthol build into the racy, sumptuous finish. Antonio Galloni

The only cloud on the horizon concerns the winerys ramped up production during a period of economic hard times

Vibrant and shimmering on the palate

balanced and vibrant finish that delivers its usual fine length

mouth coating and admirably persistent finish

Stately length

serious and sappy finish

An overtly floral nose features pretty red berry fruit along with hints of stems and soft earth that are also reflected by the racy

the aggregate volume was no larger than in other recent vintages

with a little more grip to the wine

with cassis

These are qualities of the classic 2016 vintage

pure and refined mineral-driven middle weight flavors possess excellent punch on the harmonious