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LOT 230

Lot 230

SEAVEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2003 (2) 97 WA
SEAVEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004 (2) 96 WA

SEAVEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2003 (2) 97 WA
SEAVEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004 (2) 96 WA
Lot 230 Details
SEAVEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2003 (2)

Napa Valley.

One of the blockbuster wines of the vintage, Seavey’s 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon was made with consulting assistance from Philippe Melka. It spent 19 months in 50% new French oak prior to bottling. A big, robust, exuberant, powerful Conn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from dry-farmed hillside vineyards and extremely low yields, it achieved a lofty 15.4% natural alcohol (which is not the least bit noticeable in the wine’s flavor profile). Truffle, new saddle leather, black currant, spice box and Grave-like scorched earth and barbecue notes are present in this full-bodied, broodingly rich, primordial Cabernet Sauvignon. It possesses plenty of tannin, but also enormous, luxurious fruit and body. This 2003 should hit its peak in 5-6 years and last at least two decades. June 2013 WA 97

SEAVEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004 (2)

Napa Valley.

Philippe Melka oversees Seavey’s vinification and elevage, and the 2004 is another spectacular wine from this Conn Valley hillside vineyard. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was aged 19 months in French oak, of which 50% was new. This spectacular 2004 is performing better now than I remember it in its youth. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by lots of charred earth and a Graves-like hot rock character, cassis, earth, spice and truffle notes. This full-bodied, powerful, rich as well as civilized and, dare I say, elegant beauty will drink well for 15-20 years. This is one of the great, unheralded, under-the-radar terroirs in all of Napa Valley. April 2014 Drink: 2014-2034 WA 96

4 bts.    per lot $400 - $600

Realised: $1,026
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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