Nose
Seductively deep aromatics of wild blackberry/raspberry, mocha, cola and earthy/soil notes.
Palate
The wine reveals a beautiful core of cassis, black currant, and blackberry fruit along with hints of cedar, chocolatea, spice and tobacco leaf that add complexity. Lively, delicious, and savory, this is a wine destined to benefit from time in the bottle and classically exemplary of the outstanding 2005 vintage in Napa.
Growing Conditions
Seavey's 16th estate-produced Cabernet, the 2005, was made from grapes that came from vines planted in several different locations of the south-facing hillside vineyard. The grapes were harvested with low yields (on average 1 to 1.5 tons/acre) from September to October. Mild weather conditions during the long growing season avoided stressing the ripening fruit.
Bottling
May 25, 2007
Winemaking
Winemaking style followed classic Bordeaux methods. In the winery, the grapes were sorted, destemmed and gently lifted into small tanks for fermentation. The juice remained in contact with the skins for an average of three weeks.
Aging
19 months 100% French Oak (50% new)
