The 2009 Ontogeny is a rich, radiant wine endowed with expressive layers of dark red fruit, flowers and licorice. It shows gorgeous fleshiness and juice in an up-front, approachable style that is very appealing. There is more than enough structure for this to drink well for a number of years. In 2009 the blend is 45% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. Russell Bevan exudes energy and exuberance, both of which come through in spades in his fruit-forward, showy wines. Bevan likes to name wines after people who have been instrumental to his success. While that is certainly admirable, it isn’t always easy to following the progression of his wines for what are essentially the same cuvees with different names, depending on the year.Tel. (707) 332-2918