2010 Bevan Ontogeny
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The 2010 Ontogeny Red Wine is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot. Displaying a deep garnet color with a touch of brick, it offers notes of sautéed herbs, black olives, coffee beans and damp soil over a core of baked black plums, fruitcake and Morello cherries. The medium-bodied palate is firm and chewy with loads of mature, savory flavors and a lively backbone, finishing earthy. 262 cases were made.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2010 Ontogeny is one of the more compact wines in this lineup. It has good depth and presence but not the personality or silkiness of the best wines here. Sweet red berries, crushed flowers and menthol add complexity on the finish. In this vintage the Ontogeny is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot and 5% Merlot.
The 2010 Ontogeny is one of the more compact wines in this lineup. It has good depth and presence but not the personality or silkiness of the best wines here. Sweet red berries, crushed flowers and menthol add complexity on the finish. In this vintage the Ontogeny is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot and 5% Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Dec 2012, www.robertparker.com