Seavey Vineyard
A Tale of Two Wines
Non-vintage Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 20 | Lot No. 37
Vintage: Non-vintage
Seavey Vineyard
A Tale of Two Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A dedication to age-worthy wines and reserve allocations allows us to blend this special wine offering
- This unique and historic wine combines two of our flagship Cabernet Sauvignon vintages—2004 (35%) and 2014 (65%)
- We chose the 2004 as Seavey wines begins its spectacular and complex stride at the 10-year mark
- Expert blending achieved integrated balance of the complex 2004 with the intense opulence of 2014
Description
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 60 bottles that will ever be made. Think of it as a bit of Napa Valley history in your cellar and celebrated in a glass with friends and family. This unique and historic wine combines two of Seavey’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon vintages—2004 (35%) and 2014 (65%)—in your Premiere Napa Valley wine. The 2004 vintage was chosen as Seavey wines begins its spectacular and complex stride at the 10-year mark. Expert blending achieved integrated balance of the complex 2004 with the intense opulence of 2014 vintage while showcasing the fundamentals of Seavey’s terroir and winemaking while transcending the limitations of vintage.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
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.
Napa Wine Ltd.
Brandschenkestrasse 130
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Switzerland
004-1786-258-080
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