Today we share the wines of famed cardiologist Dr. Madaiah Revana. Dr. Revana also owns a world-class Oregon winery named after his daughter, Alexana, as well as Corazon del Sol in Argentina. A big purchase was made in 1997 as Dr. Revana immediately sensed the property’s potential, with its gravelly soils, sloped pitch, and excellent exposures seemed perfect for growing grapes. Soil studies also confirmed that the property would be perfect for growing Bordeaux varieties. Then in 1998, Dr. Revana hired acclaimed vineyard manager Jim Barbour to plant and maintain the 9-acre estate vineyard. The first vintage of Revana in 2001, initially utilizing the winemaking talents of Heidi Barrett.
Revana did an incredible job managing the heat of 2022. The wines from 2023 are more poised and show excellent flavor density and underlying tension. I love the 2023 Revana ‘Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 100) which is nothing short of a perfect wine. Learn more about these beautiful wines at https://www.revanawine.com Here are the last two world-class releases by Revana.
2023 Revana ‘Estate Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Delightful and dense in the glass, the 2023 ‘Estate Vineyard’ comes from this small site in Saint Helena. Set on gravelly loam soils. Cassis and loamy soils fill the nose alongside sweet pipe tobacco. The palate is decadent and dense with a terrific tension, flavor density and smooth mouthfeel. Already beautifully evolved, enjoy over the next decade. Drink 2026-2036- 95
2023 Revana ‘RX’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2023 Revana ‘RX’ Cabernet Sauvignon is silky and refined on the mouth. Dense black fruits, chocolate, damp soils and graphite combine on the palate. Showing excellent viscosity and length, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2026-2036- 94
2023 Revana ‘Shifflett Ranch’ Red Wine- Sourced from the Oak Knoll District, the 2023 ‘Shifflett Ranch combines Cabernet Franc with Merlot. Arabica bean flavors combine with dark currant cordial, milk chocolate and rocky soil nuances on the palate. Pillowy and soft throughout the drinking experience, enjoy now and over the next fifteen years. Drink 2026-2041- 98
2023 Revana ‘Stelzner Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The brilliant 2023 ‘Stelzner Vineyard’ was sourced from the Stag’s Leap District. Mocha, tar and anise all fill the nose with rocky soils. The palate is seamless and plush with dense black mountain fruits alongside creme de cassis flavors. Decadent and delicious, enjoy now and over the next fifteen years to come. Drink 2026-2041- 99
2023 Revana ‘Stone River’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Sourced from the Rutherford appellation, the 2023 Revana ‘Stone River’ Cabernet Sauvignon shows violets, tar and black currants on the nose. This is silky, elegant and seamless throughout the drinking experience. Decadent black and blue fruits combine with copious stony minerals and loamy soils on the palate. Drink 2026-2043- 99
2023 Revana ‘Cold Springs Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Sourced from the Cold Springs vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon vines from this location are set on volcanic soils. The palate has amazing soil character as this jet-black beauty offers dark chocolate shavings, sandalwood and creme de violette on the palate. Stunning now, this flirts with perfection and is best enjoyed over the next fifteen plus years. Drink 2026-2041- 99
2023 Revana ‘Tip Top’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Coming from the Edcora Vineyard, the 2023 ‘Tip Top’ shows beautiful dark florals on the nose with chocolate and fresh sage. The palate is soft and inviting with a smooth mouthfeel and gorgeous texture. Showing great length and rocky soil character, enjoy now and over the next fifteen plus years. Drink 2026-2041- 98
2023 Revana ‘Estate Block 6’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The stunning 2023 ‘Estate Block 6’ Cabernet Sauvignon comes from their estate vineyard in Saint Helena. Black licorice, fresh sage, blackberry compote and shades of dark chocolate all mark the palate. Dense and rich with a terrific underlying acidity and sensational flavor density, savor this beauty now and over the next twenty years. Drink 2026-2044- 100
2023 Revana ‘Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Sourced from this famed site, the To Kalon Vineyard was first planted in the 1860s. Jet black in the glass, this delivers a voluptuous mouthfeel with amazing concentration, power and poise. Offering amazing weight and flavor density with amazing loamy soil nuance, enjoy now and over the next fifteen plus years to come. Drink 2026-2044- 100
2023 Revana ‘Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Block C1’ Cabernet Sauvignon- An otherworldly bottling, the 2023 Revana ‘Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Block C1’ Cabernet Sauvignon offers tar, sandalwood and mocha on the nose with damp earthy nuances. This leaves no doubt of perfection in a bottle. Decadent black and blue fruits combine with rocky and loamy soils on the palate. Unforgettable, with loads of weight and length, savor this Beaty over the next twenty years to come. Drink 2026-2044- 100