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Seavey

Seavey Vineyard is a small Conn Valley estate in the eastern hills of Napa Valley, owned by William and Mary Seavey since 1979. The property is planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon on hillside soils that produce structured, mountain-influenced wines. The estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the primary auction wine (90 lots, $119, 2013 peak), while the Founders' Reserve ($195, 16 lots, 2014 peak) represents the prestige tier. The Caravina label ($71, 16 lots) and a Merlot ($66, 10 lots) complete the range. The Founders' Reserve commands a significant premium—about 64% above the estate bottling—reflecting its selection from the best barrels in exceptional years. Total auction activity of 354 lots at $124 average and prices reaching $478 position Seavey as a quality Conn Valley Cabernet collectible with a modest but dedicated following. The 2013 and 2014 vintages are the most active in the database, corresponding to two celebrated Napa growing seasons.

Seavey Vineyard is located in Conn Valley in the eastern hills of Napa, where hillside volcanic soils produce naturally lower-yielding, more structured Cabernet Sauvignon than valley-floor estates.

The Founders' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon averages $195 per bottle across 16 lots—64% above the standard estate Cabernet—and is produced only in exceptional years from the best barrel selections.

The 2013 vintage is the most-traded in the database, aligning with one of Napa's most critically acclaimed recent harvests for Cabernet Sauvignon.

Total auction activity of 354 lots at $124 average makes Seavey one of the more active small hillside Napa producers at auction, sustained by consistent quality and modest production.

Auction Lots

354

Avg Price / Bottle

$124

Top Vintage

2013

Price Range

$37 – $478

In the Glass

Conn Valley hillside Cabernet Sauvignon: blackberry, cassis, iron, cedar, and herbs on a firm, angular tannic frame with good natural acidity from the elevated vineyard position. Mountain influence shows in the wines' austerity and tannic grip relative to valley-floor Napa. The Founders' Reserve adds greater concentration and deeper fruit; all wines need 8–12 years to fully integrate. Merlot shows plum and dark chocolate with a softer texture.

Portfolio

Wine	Colour	Avg Price	Lots Sold	Top Vintage
Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	$119	90	2013
Cabernet Sauvignon Caravina	Red	$71	16	2007
Founders’ Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon	Red	$195	16	2014
Merlot	Red	$66	10	2005

Seavey is based in the California wine region.

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