Seavey Vineyard
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 187
Vintage: 2010
Seavey Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
The Premiere lot is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot from the most cherished blocks of our estate. Eighty percent of the lot is Cabernet Sauvignon from Block 18 and Petit Verdot from Block 19, located at the top of our southern-facing vineyard on steep terrain that consists of more boulders than soil and provides a yield of less than 1/2 ton per acre each. Fruit from these blocks is exceptionally small, and its high grape-skin-to-juice ratio delivers power to any blend it touches. The remaining 20% of the blend is Cabernet Sauvignon from Block 1 and Permanent Pasture Block, located in the lower elevations of our estate. These lend grace, elegance and perfume, introducing another layer of complexity to the power and intensity derived from Blocks 18 and 19.
- Jim Duane, Winemaker
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.85000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
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heavy tannins |
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Jim Duane
Winemaker, Seavey Vineyard
Jim has led Seavey's winemaking since 2011 after stints at Robert Mondavi Winery and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars where he became inspired to focus on Bordeaux varietals. Jim combines rich knowledge of winemaking from around the world with deep technical understanding of vineyards and wine, receiving his Master's Degree in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis.
About Seavey, Jim says: "I delight in the rugged terraces and steep vineyards here, which provide constant opportunities to refine our cultivation methods, And in our small team's relentless pursuit of crafting unmistakable, world-class wines."
Country born: United States
Education: Education: Gonzaga University, UC Davis,
Foreign Study: Malborough, New Zealand
Previous Experience: Robert Mondavi, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Mentor: Philippe Melka
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
We have an intense focus explicitly on our estate vineyards. We take great pride in farming our hillside vineyards and caring for the wines the vineyards provide. Our efforts in the winery are to shepherd the wines' development and showcase the expression of each vintage.
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7933 North Mesa Street
El Paso TX 79932
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2011 | Petit Verdot | Howell Mountain | 17 (2013) | |
| Patland Estate Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietors’ Selection III Stagecoach Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Purlieu Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Martinez Vineyard – “Cachére” | 17 (2013) |
| ROY Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse (a whisper) | 17 (2013) |
| Tetra | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tetra | 17 (2013) |
| Erba Mountainside Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Clonal Selection | 16 (2012) |
| HUNNICUTT | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Monticello Vineyards | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Tributary | 16 (2012) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 16 (2012) | |
| Round Pond Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 16 (2012) | |
| Seavey Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 16 (2012) |
Winery Distribution
Seavey Vineyard is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
International:
- Canada (Richmond Hill Wines)
- Philippines (Premium Wine Exchange)
- Puerto Rico (Ambrosia Fine Foods)
- Switzerland (NapaWine AG)
- United Kingdom (Alex Marton Fine Wines London)