Summary

The Bevan Cellars 2013 Proprietary Red from Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard showcases a blend primarily of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, cultivated from Napa's cool hillside vineyards enriched by volcanic soils. This limited-production wine is celebrated for its exceptional structure and rich flavor profile. It presents an enticing bouquet of forest floor, blueberry, and spring flowers, evolving into a palate of sweet red cherry, plum, and mocha. The wine is noted for its opulent texture and remarkable depth, achieving a balance that enhances its lavish fruit richness. This vintage stands as a testament to Bevan's skill in crafting compelling, age-worthy wines.

Tasting Notes

V96

Rich, opulent and voluptuous - with no hard edges and exceptional balance - the 2013 Proprietary Red Sugarloaf Mountain wraps around the palate with serious depth and intensity. Sweet red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and wild flowers meld together…

WA99

The last two 2013s I tasted included the 2013 Proprietary Red Sugarloaf Mountain. This fabulous and exciting elixir is a equal-part blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot aged in equal parts Gamba and Darnajou, all new French oak. A stunning nose of forest floor, blueberry, blackberry, mulberry and spring flowers soars from the glass of this inky purple wine. Another offering of great intensity, with voluptuous texture and lavish, almost extravagant fruit richness, this pure, rich and incredibly well-made wine is yet more proof that Bevan is a genius on so many levels, as he can produce compelling wines whether they are Bordeaux varietals, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc or even Chardonnay.

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