2018 Bevan Cabernet Sauvignon Harbison Vineyard
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Harbison Vineyard was aged for 19 months in French oak barrels, 100% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a little swirling to bring out gorgeous scents of warm cassis, stewed plums and black cherries plus hints of dusty soil, pencil lead and lavender and an exotic waft of cardamom. Full-bodied, the palate is beautifully ripe, featuring finely grained tannins and lively backbone of freshness supporting the elegantly played, fragrant fruit, finishing long and evocative. 211 cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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From a site just beside Tench Vineyard, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Harbison Vineyard is another powerful, full-bodied wine with lifted notes of blue fruits, violets, spring flowers, and black olives. Incredibly floral on the nose, it has building tannins, a solid spine of acidity, and a great finish, all making for a stunning Napa Valley Cabernet to enjoy over the coming two decades.
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Harbison Vineyard is just searing in its intensity. Gravel, smoke, leather and licorice add to an impression of brooding power. My impression is that the 2018 is still recovering from its relatively recent bottling. There is also a bit of reduction that I am not used to seeing in the Bevan Cabernets. The 2018 was impressive from barrel, and likely will be again, once some time has passed. Today, though, it is forbidding.
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Harbison Vineyard is gorgeous in this vintage. Dark, ample and full-throttle, the 2018 captures the essence of this site while retaining just enough energy and nuance to keep things balanced. Chocolate, blackberry jam, spice, leather and menthol build in this deep, dense wine.