Nose
Black cherry, bitter chocolate and cassis-like fruit.
Palate
Sophisticated and elegant with a rich texture and finish, this wine is testimony to the power of our hillside vineyards in a cooler and wetter vintage to produce a remarkably beautiful and age-worthy wine.
Growing Conditions
Seavey's ninth estate-produced Cabernet, the 1998, was made from grapes that came from vines planted in several different locations of the south-facing hillside vineyard. The 1998 growing season was a challenge because of a cooler and wetter than normal spring and summer, followed by rain in late September.
Bottling
April 27, 2000
Winemaking
Winemaking style followed classic Bordeaux methods. Harvested at an average Brix of 24 degrees, the juice remained in contact with the skins for an average of 21.
Aging
100% French Oak (40% new)
Appearance
The 1998 Cabernet has a dense, opaque purple color.
