Nose
Now in its third decade, this perfectly aged wine offers a sweet nose of slightly roasted cherry-cassis and oak forest leaves.
Palate
The palate opens up to classy, polished flavors of ripe cassis, bay leaf, olives and menthol with a long savory finish marked by finely resolved tannins.
Growing Conditions
Seavey's fifth estate-produced Cabernet, the 1994, was made from grapes that came from vines planted in several different locations of the south-facing hillside vineyard. Following a winter with low rainfall, a long, cool spring was followed by a relatively cool summer. Harvest occurred during the first two weeks of October.
Bottling
June 19, 1996
Winemaking
Winemaking followed classic Bordeaux methods. Harvested at 23.5 degrees Brix, the juice remained in contact with the skins for an average of 25 days.
Aging
100% French Oak (50% new)
