Middleton Partners join longtime friend and winemaker Russell Bevan and his wife Heidi Bevan, marking a new era of family, craftsmanship, and Napa Valley focus.
November 13, 2025 (Napa Valley, CA) — Bevan Cellars, the acclaimed Napa Valley winery founded by Russell Bevan and Victoria De Crescenzo in 2004, announces an exciting new chapter in its storied history. Middleton Partners, longtime friends and collectors of Bevan Cellars wines, have acquired Victoria De Crescenzo’s ownership stake, joining Russell and Heidi Bevan as partners in the winery. The winery also extends its sincere gratitude to Victoria, whose vision and partnership were instrumental in its founding and success.
With this transition, Russell Bevan will continue to lead Bevan Cellars as Co-Founder, Proprietor, and Winemaker, sharpening his focus on what first defined his legacy — Napa Valley single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style wines that capture the depth and beauty of place.
“This next chapter is about returning to my roots — to Napa Valley and the vineyards that first inspired me,” said Russell Bevan. “We’re exploring new single-vineyard opportunities across the valley and bringing some of my most exciting vineyard projects into the Bevan Cellars family. It’s a time of discovery and renewal, and I couldn’t be more energized about the direction the winery is headed. The industry is shifting back toward authenticity, and that’s exactly where we want to be — hands in the dirt, focused on craft and connection.”
With more than thirty 100-point wines to his name, Bevan’s reputation for precision, texture, and intensity has made him one of Napa Valley’s most influential winemakers. His intuitive, vineyard-driven approach — balancing boldness with grace — has earned Bevan Cellars a loyal following among collectors, sommeliers, and critics around the world.
As part of this renewed focus, Bevan Cellars will channel all creative energy into its Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style portfolio, highlighting distinctive single-vineyard expressions while continuing to seek out additional world-class vineyard sites.
Middleton Partners, now co-owners and investors in Bevan Cellars, share Russell’s deep respect for craftsmanship and legacy. Their partnership marks a meaningful return to the values that built Napa Valley — family, friendship, and a dedication to excellence over expansion.
This next chapter celebrates a return to roots — a renewed focus on craft, community, and the enduring beauty of Napa Valley.
About Bevan Cellars
Founded in 2004 by Russell Bevan and Victoria De Crescenzo, Bevan Cellars is celebrated for its ultra-premium, small-lot wines that embody the power and elegance of Napa Valley’s most distinguished vineyards. Known for bold, textural Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends, Bevan Cellars reflects Russell Bevan’s lifelong pursuit of wines that move, inspire, and endure.
