2011 Keever Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville
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(blended with 5% malbec; aged in mostly new French oak): Bright ruby-red. Aromatic, strongly oaky scents of cassis, licorice, mocha and bitter chocolate. Moderately dense but a bit green, with cassis and licorice flavors accompanied by herbs and menthol. Could use more depth and complexity. Finishes with slightly aggressive tannins.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Keever's 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon impresses for its length and overall persistence. Sweet tobacco, autumn leaves, sweet spices, grilled herbs and black cherry notes meld together in a wine of distinction and personality. Given its mid-weight structure, the 2011 is best enjoyed sooner rather than later. This is a beautiful wine in a challenging harvest.
The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is a pretty wine that shows the delicate, understated style of the year. It shows lovely balance and a perfumed personality that has plenty of promise.
The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is a pretty wine that shows the delicate, understated style of the year. It shows lovely balance and a perfumed personality that has plenty of promise. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2026. (Not yet released) Keever owns six acres of vines in Yountville. Jim Barbour looks after the vineyards while Celia Welch makes the wines. The estate’s 2009 and 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon were even more impressive than they were last year, while the 2011 is a strong effort in a challenging vintage. I am quite confident this small, under the radar winery will soon find a larger audience. All three wines I tasted were fabulous. Tel. 707.944.0910