Seavey Vineyard

Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon

9.432 ratings
9.46 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Jay Eagan

Out of 3 ltr - with rib eye and Trojan pals!

Out of 3 ltr - with rib eye and Trojan pals!

Jun 4th, 2019
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.8

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.

Oct 20th, 2018
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.4

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
Tom Garland

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
Ron Siegel

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
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9.3

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
Thomas Sorbo

Velvet fruit.

Velvet fruit.

Nov 4th, 2018
David Annis

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
Brendan Baker

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, 2017
Jay Eagan

Epic - had along side the 97, 99, 12 Seavey

Epic - had along side the 97, 99, 12 Seavey

Mar 11th, 2017