Keever 2015 “Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Celia Welch (Winemaker) Notes: This fully ripe Cabernet Sauvignon shows intensely aromatic tones of spiced plums, cranberry, cherry tobacco, and a note of warm toasty vanilla. On the palate the texture is immediately broad and plush, with bright, fresh berry notes and dusty mocha/dark cherry flavors both simultaneously enveloping the palate. The finish displays surprisingly resolved tannins given the overall weight of the wine, and fades to a lingering impression of fresh cherry.

96 Points: An awesome bouquet of sweet cassis, cedarwood, incense, and dried flowers. As with all the wines from Celia Welch, this beauty is impeccably balanced, has medium to full-bodied richness and depth, subtle background oak, and a great finish. It shines for its purity and elegance as well as its depth of fruit and intensity. Drink it over the coming two decades or more.

Vinous 94 Points: The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is a very beautiful wine, especially within the context of the year. Sweet red cherry and purplish berry fruit, lavender and spice are nicely woven together in this very pretty, understated wine. Medium in body and classy, Keever’s Cabernet has so much to offer. Above all else, the 2015 has a good bit of freshness, something that is rare in this vintage.

Jeb Dunnuck 95 Points: The Keever Cabernet Sauvignon has an awesome bouquet of sweet cassis, cedarwood, incense, and dried flowers. As with all the wines from Celia Welch, this beauty is impeccably balanced, has medium to full-bodied richness and depth, subtle background oak, and a great finish. It shines for its purity and elegance as well as its depth of fruit and intensity. Drink it over the coming two decades or more.

… and some other Celia Welch wines

REWA 2018 SAUVIGNON BLANC “ESTATE” COOMBSVILLE NAPA VALLEY

REWA 2017 CABERNET SAUVIGNON ESTATE, COOMBSVILLE NAPA VALLEY – 95 POINTS

CASTIEL 2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON HOWELL MOUNTAIN, NAPA VALLEY

YOUNT RIDGE 2016 PROPRIETARY RED ESTATE, NAPA VALLEY