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Seavey Vineyard Seavey is a family-run estate vineyard & winery that hand crafts age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Chardonnay

Seavey is a family-run vineyard and estate winery that hand crafts age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay using 19th century winemaking techniques. Our vineyard is nestled in the south-facing hillsides of Napa Valley, where the land is groomed to produce world-class wines. The Seavey Wine Library maintains wine from each vintage produced on this land and provides close friends of the winery a chance to taste back through decades of Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1981, William and Mary Seavey restored a prized, historic mountain slope vineyard in the heart of Napa Valley, with original vine plantings by the Franco-Swiss Cellar dating back to 1871. Formerly a cattle ranch dating back to the 1880s, the 200-acre property embraces its rustic 1881 stone dairy barn as the winery and tasting room. Seavey produces only 2,000 cases annually, most of which are sold directly to Napa Valley wine enthusiasts. A small amount of Seavey wines are sold in restaurants and retail venues, but they are hard to find, hence the term "cult cabernet". It is sometimes urban legend discovered when spotting Seavey wines on restaurant lists. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:

- 2010 Seavey Cabernet [RP: 97]
- 2009 Seavey Cabernet [AG: 96]
- 2008 Seavey Cabernet [RP: 95]
- 2007 Seavey Cabernet [RP: 96+]

10/02/2026

“A Brick House Cabernet”

The Blind 2016 California Cabernet retrospective by James Molesworth, Senior Editor at the W**e Spectator described the Seavey Vineyard 2016 California Cabernet Sauvignon as “A brick house cabernet” in the November 15, 2026 issue of W**e Spectator.

For context:  A brick house Cabernet Sauvignon is described as a heavy, full-bodied red w**e known for deep fruit flavors and powerful tannins, and implies a w**e that is exceptionally bold, rich, robust, and structurally impressive.

We think we will add that to our tasting room notes…

Visit us for new releases and library w**es.

Cheers,
The Seavey’s

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07/27/2026

Feeling Lucky?

As harvest approaches, we are delighted to release the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Merlot, and the 2025 Chardonnay.

August 9th is the last day to customize shipment orders for Seavey W**e Club Members.

The 2023 growing season was long and cool with ample moisture. These were nearly ideal growing conditions for what will likely prove to be a legendary vintage. Our w**emaker Jim Duane Jim Duane believes 2023 may prove to be his best vintage since he became our w**emaker in 2011.

“This rich, powerful 2023 [Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon] sports a saturated purple hue and has an ultra-classic nose of crème de cassis, ripe plum, chocolaty herbs, lavender, and perfectly integrated oak. It’s a rich, voluptuous w**e from this site that has full-bodied power, ripe, velvety yet big tannins, ample mid-palate depth, and a great finish. Hide for 4-5 years and drink over the following 30 years or more,” as described in a review by Jeb Dunnuck Jeb Dunnuck (98 points).

The 2023 Merlot was described as follows by Antonio Galloni Antonio Galloni: “Seavey’s 2023 Merlot is fabulous. Strong floral, savory and mineral inflections shape this midweight, structured Merlot. Red-toned fruit and a kick of blood orange peel appear later. Bright acids pull it all together on the finish. This is a very serious Merlot for the dinner table. Impressive. (93 points)”

The 2025 Chardonnay offers aromas of fresh green melon, tangerine peel, and roasted hazelnut. The palate is broad and seamless, balancing richness with vibrant acidity. A persistent saline minerality carries the w**e through a long, polished finish.

07/22/2026

The gravity of silence is greater than the weight of sound.

Hearing the sound of gravel cracking under the weight of your feet, the buzzing of the honeybee collecting pollen on lavender flowers 50 feet away; it's the stillness of the country, surrounded by the hills that stands out. The stillness wins.

That enigmatic thought is something to ponder with a 2016 Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon looking out over the pastures and vineyard stillness at Seavey.

Be a part of the stillness at Seavey.

We are saving a seat for you.

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Classics. Essentials. Elements.Playing the classics and drinking them. Seavey has classic w**e tasting essentials cover...
06/05/2026

Classics. Essentials. Elements.

Playing the classics and drinking them.

Seavey has classic w**e tasting essentials covered with unmatched experiential elements while letting you choose your own vinyl.

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What Napa w**eries offer vinyl and w**e experiences in the tasting room or w**e cave?

Algorithms and generic search results love to throw the same three mega-w**eries at everyone. They look at data points, not soul.

True w**e and vinyl experiences can't be auto-generated. They require a human touch, a deep respect for the classics, and an appreciation for the analog.

**Check it out***
We curated our Napa Valley essential w**e and vinyl hit list:


Seavey Vineyard – A masterclass in classic, rugged Napa hillside Cabernet. No shortcuts, no trends, just pure timeless quality produced by Jim and shared by John, Patrick & Nurit. 😉

Hourglass W**e – Where modern terroir meets old-school passion. Chatting with Ian and Jeff feels exactly like finding that rare, original-press vinyl you’ve been hunting for years.

**ecellars – Mike and Schatzi have built something truly authentic here. It’s small-batch, deeply intentional, and possesses a soul that algorithms completely miss.

Stony Hill – Marcos is keeping the vibe alive at one of Napa's absolute historic landmarks. This place is the definition of a midcentury classic—elegant and beautifully analog.

**e – When you hang with Miguel, Michael and Justin, you aren't just getting a tasting; you're getting a curated session. It's the perfect mix of great hospitality and killer juice.

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05/14/2026

Seavey Synchrony

Fred Seavey shares a family story about Seavey Vineyard located in St. Helena, Napa Valley and the importance of caring for the land, vines, people and process as the key to making great w**e.

“A few years ago I remember when my dad passed away, we had a memorial service for him inside of our w**ery.  One of his friends; she comes from France - her family has made w**e for multiple generations, and she said this Californian is crazy.  He knows nothing about making w**e…  It like turned out to be really good w**e.  I think it's the way that one cares for the land and the attention you pay to the vines and the process and the people and the key to try to work in synchrony with all of the things around us.”

-Fred Seavey

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04/30/2026

When you think of Springtime in Napa Valley do you picture this?

This is a uniquely Seavey Spring here for You to explore the estate, ranch, vineyard and volumes of library w**es.

On Saturday, May 9 from 11:30 to 2:30 our members will join the Seavey family for our Spring Release Party which will include inspired cuisine, live music and amazing w**es curated by our w**emaker, Jim Duane **emaking

All members may reserve their place to this event by logging in to the *Seavey website*.

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02/14/2026

Shhh, Meet us in the Library

If you ask anyone in the w**e industry about Seavey, you’ll invariably get the same enthusiastic response: “Love Seavey—incredible w**es, and man, that library.”
 

We’ve always been big believers that good things come to those who wait, and our w**e library is the living, breathing proof.  Over the last few years, our GM (and the youngest of the five Seavey siblings), Charley, has been the chief curator of ensuring the legacy only gets better with age.

The library is usually a "members-only" perk, but every now and then, the vault door swings open for the extra-nice folks who visit our 1800s stone w**ery.
 

Honestly, if you’ve been looking for an excuse to finally “open a book,” this is it.  Just tell everyone you spent the weekend in the library.  Shhhh, we won’t say a word.



02/01/2026

Seavey Synchrony

Fred Seavey shares a family story about the importance of caring for the land, vines, people and process as the key to making great w**e.

“A few years ago I remember when my dad passed away, we had a memorial service for him inside of our w**ery. One of his friends; she comes from France - her family has made w**e for multiple generations, and she said this Californian is crazy. He knows nothing about making w**e… It like turned out to be really good w**e. I think it's the way that one cares for the land and the attention you pay to the vines and the process and the people and the key to try to work in synchrony with all of the things around us.”

-Fred Seavey

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Thank you, Jeb Dunnuck for taking the time to taste our estate 2023 w**es.   An exceptional vintage all around.  Cheers ...
12/28/2025

Thank you, Jeb Dunnuck for taking the time to taste our estate 2023 w**es.   An exceptional vintage all around.  Cheers to your notes and scores below.
 
2023 Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon

Score: 98 First made in 1990, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 20 months in 70% new French oak. This rich, powerful 2023 sports a saturated purple hue and has an ultra-classic nose of crème de cassis, ripe plum, chocolaty herbs, lavender, and perfectly integrated oak. It's a rich, voluptuous w**e from this site that has full-bodied power, ripe, velvety yet big tannins, ample mid-palate depth, and a great finish.

Cellaring: Hide for 4-5 years and drink over the following 30 years or more. Drink Date: 2029–2059 Reviewer: Jeb Dunnuck (12/22/2025)

 

2023 Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon Caravina

Score: 94 The second w**e of the estate, created in 1999 and made with the idea of slightly early accessibility, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Caravina is based on 97% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance Merlot and Cabernet Franc and aged 20 months in roughly 40-45% new French oak. It offers beautiful notes of darker currants, ripe plum, leather, savory herbs, and graphite. Medium to full-bodied, it has a round, layered mouthfeel, supple yet present tannins, and a great finish.

Drink Date: 2025–2040 Reviewer: Jeb Dunnuck (12/22/2025)

 

2023 Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon Founders Reserve

Score: 98 A tiny barrel selection from four barrels in all new oak, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Founders Reserve brings noticeably more finesse and elegance, yet with the classic power and richness of the classic cuvée. Cassis, graphite, scorched earth, violets, and some sappy sage and scrub brush nuances define the aromatics. Full-bodied and beautifully balanced, it offers elegance with fine, polished tannins. It actually has more accessibility than the classic cuvée yet deserves a decade of bottle age and will see its 50th in fine form.

Drink Date: 2035–2075 Reviewer: Jeb Dunnuck (12/22/2025)








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1310 Conn Valley Road
Saint Helena, CA
94574

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