Winery Story
Bevan Cellars
What’s the opposite of a shrinking violet? A stampeding poppy? Whatever it is, that’s Russell Bevan. Larger than life and famously energetic, Bevan is often described in superlatives—but beneath the bravado is a deeply disciplined, technically precise winemaker with an obsessive focus on cleanliness, texture, and vineyard expression. His wines are unapologetically powerful, yet they achieve a clarity and polish that separates them from mere excess. That combination—force paired with finesse—has become the signature of Bevan Cellars.
The Stampeding Poppy
Russell Bevan’s path to Napa Valley did not follow a conventional apprenticeship through cellars and vineyards. While attending Gonzaga University in Washington State, he entered the wine business on the commercial side, working for a Gallo distributor and selling wine to grocery stores. The experience grounded him in the realities of the market—how wine is...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley
Address: 3111 Saint Helena Highway North St. Helena California 94574
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vineyard Size: NA
Own Winery: No
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 2004
Owner: Russell & Heidi Bevan and Middleton Partners
Winemaker: Russell Bevan
Website: https://bevancellars.com/
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: January 2026