| Producer | Bevan Cellars |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Sku | 18312 |
| Size | 750ml |
Smoke, leather, licorice, tar, menthol, and crushed flowers all take shape in the 2011 Impetus. The 2011 is a bit more compact than Russell Bevan's wines usually are, with less immediacy but plenty of energy. I expect the 2011 is going to need time to fully come together. Iron, graphite, smoke and a host of ferrous notes inform the potent finish. Impetus is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc from DeCrescenzo in Sonoma and 50% Merlot from Tench, in Oakville. I can't wait to see how this ages.
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