2009 Bevan Cellars EE Cuvée Showket Vineyard

Estate: Bevan Cellars
Region: Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Showket Vineyard

Tasting Note:June 30, 2017

First of the three blind reds to celebrate passing with distinction on the WSET 2.

Deep garnet red with a ruby core. Layered nose with lots of complexity. Notes of mushrooms, truffles, dark forest floor, cedar, leather, dark cocoa and a touch of dark fruits in the finish. It got a little dirtier with some vegetal notes after some time in the glass, definitely the Cabernet Franc influence. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and well integrated. Notes of dark cinnamon, dark bitter cocoa, anise, plums and dark berries. Medium plus body and a long finish with some dark gravel.

Does not level up to some the other Bevan wines we have had, but not the easiest vintage either. Bordeaux-blend made up of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Cabernet Franc.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2019.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Purchased from Total Wine & More for $118.71.

Bordeaux Blend, Bevan Cellars, California, Cult Wine, Cult Winemaker, EE Cuvée, Showket Vineyard, Napa Valley, Oakville, Red Wine, United States of AmericaGreg Ballington2009, Bevan Cellars, Russell Bevan, Cult Wine, EE Cuvée, Showket Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley, United States of America, California, 92 Points, $$$, Red Wine, Bordeaux BlendComment