Region: Napa Valley, California

Vintage: 2021

Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

History: Adversity Cellars is a project from Russell and Heidi Bevan that is designed to showcase sites that have unique flavor and textural profiles from vineyards whose location forces the vines to struggle for their existence; forcing them to deal with great Adversity. Russell Bevan has been passionate about wine since his early years, and his dedication has driven him to become the winemaker he is today. He has crafted 38+ wines that have received perfect 100-point accolades, making his wines among the purest, most concentrated, and unapologetically pleasure-focused in Napa Valley. Heidi Bevan is the heart and soul of Adversity Cellars. After running an aviation company for 8 years, she transitioned fully into the wine world, mastering every aspect. Together, Russell and Heidi have turned Adversity Cellars into a coveted brand among wine enthusiasts worldwide.

Tasting Notes: 

The flavors are a combination of intensity and seduction period. At first sip, you’ll notice the rich taste of plum, cherry, and raspberry, but as you continue to drink, you’ll experience a bittersweet chocolate flavor that adds a weighty depth to the wine. The taste is complex and intense, transitioning from dark fruit to mocha and coffee. The wine starts off gentle on the palate but quickly becomes bold and powerful. It has a high concentration and impressive weight, with tannins allowing it to age gracefully for decades. These tannins are already starting to soften and become more supple, making the wine more lively and present in the glass.