Seavey Vineyard
Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Out of 3 ltr - with rib eye and Trojan pals!
Out of 3 ltr - with rib eye and Trojan pals!
Jun 4th, 2019
Few wines fit perfectly into my wheelhouse. This is one of a few. I picked this up at Seavey last weekend. 1997 is such a historic Napa vintage and this wine lives up to every inch of it. It’s a wine that you want to slowly sip all night.
On the nose; very, ripe; blackberries, sweet & sour dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, huckleberries with slightly baked strawberries haunt the background. Mixed berry cola, vanilla, cherry liqueur notes, some black licorice, limestone minerals, very light clove, soft subtle dark spices, dry crushed rock powder, sweet tarry notes, saddle-wood, very soft leather, forest floor, blue flowers and dark fresh & withering flowers.
The body is gloriously soft, round and beyond elegant. Still has plenty of soft, round, slightly tarry tannins. The structure, tension, length and balance have hit its sweet spot with another 7-10 years of really good drinking left. It’s harmony on the palate. Ripe; blackberries, sweet & sour dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, huckleberries with slightly baked strawberries haunt the background. Mixed berry cola, vanilla, notes of caramel, cherry liqueur notes, steeped fruit tea, some black licorice, just a hint of herbaceous, limestone minerals, very light clove, soft subtle dark spices, dusty tannins, dry crushed rock powder, gritty volcanic minerals, dry clay, sweet tarry notes, saddle-wood, chewy soft leather, forest floor, blue flowers and dark fresh & withering flowers. The acidity is about as perfect as I’ve had. The finish is nothing short of astounding. It’s long, elegant, ripe, well balanced and doesn’t end. One of the more exceptional wines I’ve had in some time.
Photos of, Seavey Winery & tasting room, the stairs the lead up to Williams office and show that late 18th century architecture, Williams desk in his old office and their Estate vines with the hillside painting the background.
Few wines fit perfectly into my wheelhouse. This is one of a few. I picked this up at Seavey last weekend. 1997 is such a historic Napa vintage and this wine lives up to every inch of it. It’s a wine that you want to slowly sip all night.
On the nose; very, ripe; blackberries, sweet & sour dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, huckleberries with slightly baked strawberries haunt the background. Mixed berry cola, vanilla, cherry liqueur notes, some black licorice, limestone minerals, very light clove, soft subtle dark spices, dry crushed rock powder, sweet tarry notes, saddle-wood, very soft leather, forest floor, blue flowers and dark fresh & withering flowers.
The body is gloriously soft, round and beyond elegant. Still has plenty of soft, round, slightly tarry tannins. The structure, tension, length and balance have hit its sweet spot with another 7-10 years of really good drinking left. It’s harmony on the palate. Ripe; blackberries, sweet & sour dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, huckleberries with slightly baked strawberries haunt the background. Mixed berry cola, vanilla, notes of caramel, cherry liqueur notes, steeped fruit tea, some black licorice, just a hint of herbaceous, limestone minerals, very light clove, soft subtle dark spices, dusty tannins, dry crushed rock powder, gritty volcanic minerals, dry clay, sweet tarry notes, saddle-wood, chewy soft leather, forest floor, blue flowers and dark fresh & withering flowers. The acidity is about as perfect as I’ve had. The finish is nothing short of astounding. It’s long, elegant, ripe, well balanced and doesn’t end. One of the more exceptional wines I’ve had in some time.
Photos of, Seavey Winery & tasting room, the stairs the lead up to Williams office and show that late 18th century architecture, Williams desk in his old office and their Estate vines with the hillside painting the background.
Bordeaux like and beautiful. One of the best Cali cabs I've ever had
Bordeaux like and beautiful. One of the best Cali cabs I've ever had
Mar 3rd, 2018
1.5 hour decant (decent chunky/fine sediment). An elegant dark garnet with bricking. On the nose: beautiful notes of cherry, floral, ripe plum, sweet tobacco, funky earth, touch of menthol, cedar. Taste: smooth, silky, well structured coats my mouth wine with dark plum, chocolate espresso, loamy earth, cedar, and a spiced caramel long finish. YUM! Aged Seavey cab makes for a wonderful Saturday night.
1.5 hour decant (decent chunky/fine sediment). An elegant dark garnet with bricking. On the nose: beautiful notes of cherry, floral, ripe plum, sweet tobacco, funky earth, touch of menthol, cedar. Taste: smooth, silky, well structured coats my mouth wine with dark plum, chocolate espresso, loamy earth, cedar, and a spiced caramel long finish. YUM! Aged Seavey cab makes for a wonderful Saturday night.
Dec 11th, 2022
This is aging slowly drinking like a newly released wine showing black berry, cherry, currant, licorice, graphite & dried herbs, full bodied, balanced & structured that will drink well for many years.
This is aging slowly drinking like a newly released wine showing black berry, cherry, currant, licorice, graphite & dried herbs, full bodied, balanced & structured that will drink well for many years.
Jul 26th, 2021
Just at the front of its window, with numerous years of good drinking ahead. Great nose, followed by dark fruits balanced with some savory background notes of mineral and black tea. Tannins are fine and provide length on the finish. Excellent.
Just at the front of its window, with numerous years of good drinking ahead. Great nose, followed by dark fruits balanced with some savory background notes of mineral and black tea. Tannins are fine and provide length on the finish. Excellent.
Jun 27th, 2019
Well balanced. Earth, moss and blackberry on the nose. Red currant and oak on the palate. Some residual tannins on the finish. Reminiscent of a left bank Bordeaux.
Well balanced. Earth, moss and blackberry on the nose. Red currant and oak on the palate. Some residual tannins on the finish. Reminiscent of a left bank Bordeaux.
May 7th, 2017
Classic CA cab. Blackberries, cassis and cedar. Drinking great now with a 4hr decant
Classic CA cab. Blackberries, cassis and cedar. Drinking great now with a 4hr decant
Mar 20th, 2017Epic - had along side the 97, 99, 12 Seavey
Epic - had along side the 97, 99, 12 Seavey
Mar 11th, 2017