Bonnie Chu

9.0

With Arthur ave Bronx red sauce 🍝 — 4 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The Old Vine is where their line up starts to get more interesting.

The Old Vine is thicker, richer & more brooding. The fruits are more; ruby, lush and dark. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark plum, dark cherries and strawberries overlay the top. Nicely layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, soft clove and vanilla, crushed rocks, alluvial limestone & volcanics, graphite, tobacco, used leather, dark spices, saddle-wood, cocoa, mocha, caramel with fresh & withering red, dark & purple florals. Excellent acidity and a nicely balanced, knitted & elegant finish. — 5 years ago

Henna Paavola

9.3

Liked this — 6 years ago

Paco Suro

9.2

Now that is a proper nightcap. — 6 years ago

Michael Park

9.3

Always so good. Great structure and balance. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.7

The nose reveals; dark currants, blackberries, heavy black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries and some blueberries. Black tea, expresso roast, anise, crushed dry rocks, big vanilla, clove, a little nutmeg, dry underbrush, sweet tarry notes, leather, woody notes with dark fresh & withering flower bouquet.

The body is big and lush. The tannins are big, meaty and tarry. Very dark currants. Blackberries, heavy black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries and some blueberries & strawberries as they open up. Black tea, expresso roast, steeped fruit tea, anise, crushed dry rocks, dry clay, big graphite, big vanilla, dark spice, clove, light dry herbs, a little nutmeg, dry underbrush, sweet tarry notes, leather, cedar with violets dark fresh & withering flower bouquet. The acidity is round, fresh and beautiful. The big, long, well balanced finish is excellent and look forward to having this in 15-20 years. This one will be a stunner!

Photos of, the barn where they make wine and hosts tastings, our private tasting area inside William’s old office. William desk and their outside terrace area.

Producer history & notes...Seavey Vineyard is located along Conn Valley Road in the eastern hills of Napa Valley, about 15 minutes from the valley floor.

This historical property was originally a cattle ranch. However, records indicate grapes were planted on some of the hillsides as early as the 1870’s. The stone dairy barn, still in existence, was built in 1881.

William & Mary Seavey purchased this property in 1979. The estate was originally founded by the Franco-Swiss Farming Company in 1881 which, closed down when Phylloxera destroyed their grape vines and the Volstead Act (Prohibition) went into effect. At the time of their purchase, they were a horse and cattle ranch. They quickly planted the slopes with grapes and initially sold their fruit to Raymond Vineyards. They have never purchased grapes, all their wine is made from estate grapes. Their vineyards are separated into 20 plus individual blocks.

Today, the property is about 200 total acres of which, 40 acres are planted to vine. Their hillside vineyards produce low yields of rich concentrated fruit. A small block of Chardonnay grows in a cooler lower part of their property. Besides grapes, they also raise cattle which are used to graze the hillsides. They feed the vineyard with the cattle cuttings. In 2003, they were one of the first Napa wineries to install solar.

Mary passed away in 2008 and William died in 2016. There daughter Dorie returned to the family business and now oversees the winery operations. Her brother Arthur also handles national and some small international sales, primarily to restaurants. However, most of their wine is sold direct to consumers.

Seavey’s first commercial vintage was released in 1990 a year after they renovated the stone dairy barn into a working winery. Today this stone building is the centerpiece of the property and is where tastings are hosted.

Since 2011, Jim Duane has been their day to day Winemaker. He’s worked at Robert Mondavi and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. It should also be noted that Philippe Melka Winemaker/Consultant has been with Seavey since 1995...one of Philippe’s two initial wine making jobs in the Napa Valley were with Seavey and Lail Vineyards.

Seavy makes about 3,200 cases annually depending on what mother nature brings. They make around two hundred cases of Chardonnay, slightly more Merlot and the rest is of the production is comprised of their Caravina and Estate Cabernets.
— 7 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.6

This bottling is based on the same grapes as the winery's estate bottlings, and the result is a generous, rich wine, with a lot of baking spice and leather aromas. The palate is packed with ripe black-cherry and black-plum flavors, showing a slightly warm feel, but also lots of good acidity and a round, mouth-filling texture. — 5 years ago

bharat

9.0

Amazing Bordeaux blend. Very structured and balanced. Wine club from wine steward. Tries on 3-19-20 during Corona
Quarantine — 6 years ago

Jeff Choy

9.3

Fantastic. Wonderful nose and with a taste to match. — 6 years ago

Gunja Gargeshwari

9.1

Pritchard Hill overpowered by the winemaking skills of Realm — 6 years ago

with Norman and Amit

Maggie Schuh

9.1

Heavy! Intense! With Arthur and Rachel at Webster's Wine Bar Logan Square Chicago — 7 years ago

Bradley Bush

9.0

Light and crisp. Not too dry. Good alone or as a mimosa/ Bellini. — 7 years ago

Bill Bender

9.3

Another standout in the Rose’ flight from @Shawn R primarily PN with a dash of Sangiovese. Pure and clean up front but a more substantial mouthfeel. — 7 years ago

Janica Ingves

9.5

Stor dag för chj! — 5 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.1

Deep ruby color. Faint hints of red and blue fruit as well as some earthiness on the nose. Maybe even a little herbaceousness. Flavors of dark cherries, blueberries, baking spices and dried herbs Very sleek tannins and nice acidity. ABV of 14.9 but it does not come across as too hot. I actually would like to try this again with a nice piece of grilled meat. — 6 years ago

with Lisa

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

A blend of several Alsatian grape varieties, this Cremant has stone fruit, strawberry notes and some biscuit aromas. The palate shows apple and pear flavors, lemon zest with nice texture. Tangy finish, champagne like, pleasant, ending with yeasty character. Nice value. — 6 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.0

Nice Calvados that I picked up in Normandy. Enjoyed it after dinner with family at the beach house — 6 years ago

with Barbara

Michael Seely

9.1

Great acidity. Perfect with crab — 7 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

verarev

9.8

Яблоки, бузина, может даже жёлтые сливы — 7 years ago

Mike Steinberg

9.0

Perfect pairing with a fantastic BBQ’d turkey. Smooth, dry and medium-bodied. — 8 years ago