Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Professional Ratings

• 98 Jeb Dunnuck

  The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Seavey Vineyard is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (as with the '14, '15, and '16) brought up in 62% new French oak. It's a deep, powerful wine that has everything a classic Napa Cabernet lover could want. Notes of cassis, lead pencil shavings, graphite, and crushed rock all emerge from this beauty, which has a classic Pauillac-like austerity and style.

  Rating: 98+

• 96 Wine Enthusiast

  This is a 100% varietal wine made by Jim Duane and Philippe Melka from estate-grown grapes. Bright, expansive and plush, it offers considerable length, breadth and beauty—an earthy concoction of crushed rock and black pepper laced between layers of cassis and blackberry. The tannins are polished and integrated well.

• 94 James Suckling

  A firm, juicy red with blueberry, black-olive and fresh-herb character. Full-bodied, tight and chewy with a beautiful, savory finish. Hints of dried herbs and spice.

• 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

  One-hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 20 months in 62% new French oak, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate has quite a meaty/savory nose with notes of charcuterie, yeast extract and truffles with a core of warm cassis, blackberry compote and blueberry pie plus hints of menthol and cigar box. The palate is full-bodied with a wonderfully plush texture and seamless freshness lifting the generous fruit, finishing on a savory note.