Bevan Cellars
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red
Napa Valley
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2038), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2038, with a drinking horizon to 2046.
The ‘16 Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red.
Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red 2016 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2016 vintage
Bevan Cellars' 2016 Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
About Bevan Cellars
Bevan Cellars' Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled ribeye with bone marrow
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised lamb shanks
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged sheep's milk cheese
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red 2016?
Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red 2016 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
What does Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red 2016 taste like?
Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2046. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2038. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red 2016?
Pair this wine with Grilled ribeye with bone marrow; Braised lamb shanks; or Aged sheep's milk cheese.