William Goldsmith

9.5

Still young. V good. — 8 months ago

with Ryann

Vino Joe

8.9

Was hoping to like this but it was a solid if unmemorable CA Cab. Nothing much to say which is all I have to say…. — 3 years ago

Ed Chin

8.9

A well made wine. Maybe I’m getting to be more oak adverse lately. I would have thought by now the oak would have integrated more. — 4 years ago

Eric

9.6

Massive extracted style yet the AVA stays center stage. First Bevan Mcgah for me. Awesome juice. — 5 years ago

with S.R.Alexander

Shawn R

9.6

Last bottle I had gave me the impression that this was on the decline. Not the case at all. — 6 years ago

David Walser

9.4

This wine could have had a long life but it’s gone now. Hopefully I have more hiding in the cellar. Very nice. — 7 years ago

Paul T HB

9.5

Its the Kals cuvee Merlot,
62 case made.
Named after Kal Showket — 7 years ago

Billy L.

9.7

PNP & Singing right now! Russell Bevan makes great wines! Cheers 🍇🍷👏🏻👍🏻 — 2 years ago

Eric L.

10

Russell hit a home run with this 2011. Wow! — 3 years ago

Ming L

9.0

Tasted this about a year ago. This second bottle does not have the wow factor like the first one. The nose is less fragrant and more meaty, and the palate a bit more herbal and angular, which is probably true to the varietal. Still a very complex wine. Have 1 bottle left and hopefully I can keep my hands off for another 2-3 years.
250 cases, and I believe the wine maker for the vintage is Bevan. Bennett Valley is the smallest, and probably the least known Sonoma sub AVA. — 4 years ago

Paul T HB

9.5

Auction bottle,
Wouldn’t pay release anymore, but auction price is worth it — 5 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Lax con russel@y anmol
Julio 2015 — 6 years ago

David L

9.4

30 minutes in the decanter & this wine is truly singing. Delicious! — 6 years ago

Brian Reedy

9.7

Gorgeous wine. Deep and dark. Elegant nose. Wonderful blend. Not a classic Bordeaux blend, a very Cab forward “Cali” blend — 3 years ago

with Sarah

Stacy Stadnik

9.2

Drink now. — 4 years ago

Eric

9.3

Screaming oak. I love it. Mouth watering. Ritchie is one of my favorite Chardonnay vineyards. A heady style. — 4 years ago

Paul K

9.3

Decanted 3 hours. Gorgeous nose! 96 nose. Palate has a little too much black olive to live up to the nose but this is a beautiful wine. — 4 years ago

David Walser

9.4

At home eating leftovers tonight enjoying this surprise. I bought 6 bottles based on Russell Bevan being the winemaker. My experience with the first few bottles was disappointing, but tonight was special. I wish I could understand these differences; bottle variation???...dumb phase???...I just don’t know.

I’m generally not a Merlot drinker as a varietal but I also have fond memories of the 2008 Bevan Cellars Showket Vineyard Merlot...a wonderful wine. — 6 years ago

Frank

9.5

Inaugural vintage of a truly great wine. This wine is pre- Russell Bevan - Luc Morlet is the wine maker. The wine is so soft at this point with a finish that persists in such a harmonious fashion. Absolute treat. The fruit is dark and delicious. The alcohol is >15% but the wine is so well balanced, the alcohol does not seem out of place. Great wine. — 7 years ago

with ADAM

Al Shikoh

9.2

Dark ruby. Aromatic blend of red cherries, raspberries, mocha, baking spices, and hints of loamy earth and rose petals. On the palate, it’s a heavyweight, fruit driven Pinot with the density, alcohol, and persistence one would expect from producers like Bevan and Kosta Browne. It’s sourced from a vineyard planted to Dijon clones. Although sure to thrill fans of big Pinot, it’s a bit over the top. — 7 years ago