1994 Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon
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(13.8% alcohol): Good dark red. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, raspberry jam, woodsmoke and mint. The sweetest of these wines to this point in the tasting, and also showing the best definition of fruit. Still in a distinctly firm style but juicy and alive, with its ripe red fruit, spice and mint flavors showing good balancing acidity and reserve. Nothing sloppy or over the top about this Cabernet. Finishes with drying granular tannins and good energy.
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The glories of this estate remain its Cabernet Sauvignons. After retasting the 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon, I was even more impressed. Made from low yields of approximately 2 tons of fruit per acre, from Seavey's east-facing hillside vineyards in the Conn Valley, the 1994 exhibits an opaque purple color, and an exuberant yet still young and unformed nose of spice, black fruits, and cedar. Full-bodied, with layers of dense, ripe fruit, this rich, full-bodied, moderately tannic wine should be at its best in 3-5 years. It will keep for two decades or more. Tel. and Fax (707) 963-8339; Fax (707) 963-0232