During our recent trip to Napa, we had a personalized tour and tasting experience hosted by Sommelier Juliana Mazzari at Seven Apart Winery. Seven Apart is widely recognized for exceptional terroir-driven, small-batch Napa Cabernet Sauvignons. The winery and its surrounding grounds are simply breathtaking in both beauty and elegance.
They go above and beyond to ensure that their guests feel exceptionally welcome and valued.
During our tour, we had the privilege of meeting the talented Wine Maker Morgan Moreze, the knowledgeable Cellar Master Jorge Lopez, and the esteemed Managing Partner Yannick Girardo.
My review and rating of the six wines that we tasted are as follows:
2022 Seven Apart Base Camp Sauvignon Blanc
(85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Sauvignon Musque)
Tasting Notes: Citrus, lemon, grapefruit, green apple, tropical fruit, floral, fresh-cut grass
Characteristics: Clean, crisp, and mouth watering
My Rating: 4.7 out of 5.0 (97 points)
2019 Seven Apart Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
(91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot)
Tasting Notes: Dark Cherry, blackberry, oak, mocha, leather, earthy, black currant, fig, red fruit
Characteristics: Dry, Medium plus acid, bold, rich, clean and luscious
My Rating: 4.8 out of 5.0 (98 points)
2020 Seven Apart Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
(85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Petite Syrah)
Tasting Notes: Floral, blackberry, lavender, espresso, mocha, dried cherry
Characteristics: Soft, balanced, and expressive
My Rating: 4.7 out of 5.0 (97 points)
2021 Seven Apart Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
(95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petite Verdot)
Tasting Notes: Mocha, leather, floral, dark cherry, blackberry, cranberry, raspberry, plum and licorice
Characteristics: Full-bodied, intense, balanced, layered
My Rating: 4.6 out of 5.0 (96 points)
2021 Seven Apart Shale Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Ridge, Atlas Peak
(100% Cabernet Sauvignon)
Tasting Notes: Blackberry, black cherry, baking spices, plum and chocolate
Characteristics: Rich, bold, beautifully smooth, lovely mouth feel
My Rating: 4.6 out of 5.0 (96 points)
2021 Seven Apart Basalt Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Ridge, Atlas Peak
(100% Cabernet Sauvignon)
Tasting Notes: Blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, brown sugar, chocolate
Characteristics: Rich, full-bodied, bold with a lengthy finish.
My Rating: 4.6 out of 5.0 (96 points)
We eagerly anticipate the arrival of our wine shipment placed right after our exceptional experience at Seven Apart.
