2016 Bevan "EE -Tench Vineyard" Oakville Bordeaux Blend

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2016 Bevan "EE -Tench Vineyard" Oakville Bordeaux Blend (99RP, 98JD, 97IWR, 96VN). Just a little more subdued than when I last tasted it, the nose features gorgeous blueberry pie, molten chocolate, plum preserves and mulberries notions with hints of camphor, cloves, earth and cigar box. Full-bodied and voluptuously endowed, with decadently velvet-textured tannins, the acid sits perfectly balanced in the background, finishing with epic length and so many layers. The way this is headed, I would not be surprised if it emerges in a few years hitting glorious, three-digit perfection. (LPB) 99+" (02/2021) Wine Advocate: "Some of the top wines from this spectacular vintage are starting to close down, including this impressive beauty. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Proprietary Red EE Tench Vineyard is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. (LPB) 99+" (02/2021)