2021 Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
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All Cabernet Sauvignon from the old vines on the estate, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a deep ruby/plum hue to go with a classic, old-school-like vibe in its darker cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and freshly sharpened pencil notes. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, yet beautifully balanced, it has building tannins, gorgeous purity, and a great finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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In a drought year, with small berries, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is no slouch, calling to mind the great vintages I cut my teeth on, like the 1991 and 1997. Scents of crushed stone mark the nose at this young age, joined by black cherries, cassis, sage and a hint of black olive. It's 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 20 months in 70% new French oak yet doesn't come across as overly oaky. Instead, it's full-bodied and generous yet still firm on the finish, with solid depth and concentration.
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Seavey Vineyard is fabulous. That’s the good news. But it won't be ready to drink anytime soon. Dark fruit, herbs, tobacco, incense, licorice, bay leaf and espresso all race out of the glass, framed by potent, incisive tannins that are going to need lots of time to come around. Readers looking for a fine, structured, age-worthy Napa Cabernet will find that here. Yields were down 50% in 2021.