Ontogeny Red is a red produced by Bevan Cellars in Napa Valley, Napa Valley, United States. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Napa Valley
Region: Napa Valley
Country: United States
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
This is a rich, full-bodied Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend built around Cabernet Sauvignon, with layers of dark fruit, cocoa, and cedar-box spice. The tannins are firm and structured, giving it real backbone, while the fruit stays ripe and generous in true Napa fashion. It is a bold, polished red meant for those who enjoy powerful, concentrated Cabernet-based wines.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Napa Valley, United States
Napa Valley is a compact, sun-warmed valley in northern California, an hour or so above San Francisco, and it is the name that turned American wine into a serious global player.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot is a red grape from Bordeaux, traditionally a minor blending component that adds colour, tannin and aromatic lift to Cabernet-based wines.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ontogeny Red from?
Ontogeny Red is produced by Bevan Cellars in Napa Valley, Napa Valley, United States.
What grapes are in Ontogeny Red?
Ontogeny Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.