Bevan Cellars, Ontogeny other_regions_italy 19% Cabernet Franc

19% Cabernet Franc

There is real underlying tension and energy here that gives lift and punch to the overall effect

This was a massive tasting with the team at Clos du Caillou and we went through each of their cuvees going back more than a decade

The palate is full-bodied with a burly

(91-93)/2027+

Bevan Cellars, Ontogeny other_regions_italy 19% Cabernet FrancOntogeny is a barrel selection blend of Bevan's vineyard sources, Tench, Sugarloaf, Harbison, Wildfoote, Saunders and Sage Ridge. The varieties include, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Deep garnet purple in color, the 2018 Ontogeny Proprietary Red Wine comes barreling out of the glass with intensely fruity notes of crme de cassis, black cherry preserves and stewed plums plus a savory undercurrent of grilled meats, sauted