The Showket Vineyard is situated on the Oakville Hillside overlooking the Silverado Trail and Oakville Crossroad. I would like nothing more than to write about the vineyard’s soils, but it is actually the propertys lack of soil that makes it so unique. The ground is a mix of red volcanic rock and limited amounts of clay loam. The conditions at Showket are so extreme that each plant receives up to ten gallons of water weekly, and yet a day after watering, there is no trace of it.

The other key factor is the vineyard’s virtually ideal orientation. It faces almost due west, so it receives sunlight from the dawns first light until the sun sets over the Mayacamas Mountains. From the Showket Vineyard we source Cabernet Sauvignon, clones 7 and 8, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, both of which predate individual numbered clones for their varietals.

The owner, Kal Showket, personally manages the vineyard. During the growing season he never leaves the property. Each day he rides through the vineyard and makes watering decisions based on what he sees, smells and tastes. The vineyard guides his choices, not a preset schedule..

Discover potential and create excellence at Bevan Cellars. Since its founding in 2005, the winery's philosophy has been consistent: the journey is as significant as the result. Each vintage is an opportunity to seek out hidden gem vineyards and craft wines that embody their unique origins with intensity and balance.

The team at Bevan Cellars embraces a sustainable approach both in the vineyards and the cellar. This meticulous, hands-on process fuels their passion to produce wines that are not only exciting to enjoy upon release but also worthy of aging for years. They are driven by the excitement of discovery and invite others to share in the experience.