2021 Seven Apart "Expedition" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - 750ml

95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck

Crafted under the direction of acclaimed winemaker Andy Erickson, Seven Apart has quickly established itself among Napa Valley’s rising luxury Cabernet producers. The 2021 Expedition is sourced primarily from the estate’s Base Camp Vineyard with additional mountain fruit contributing depth and complexity, showcasing the remarkable concentration and precision that define Napa Valley’s exceptional 2021 vintage.

Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.

Tasting Notes: Deep and expressive, the bouquet opens with blackcurrant, blackberry compote, kirsch, and violet aromas layered with notes of tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, baking spices, and crushed stone. The palate is rich and full-bodied, delivering concentrated dark fruit framed by fine-grained tannins, mineral undertones, and a seamless texture that carries through a long, polished finish.

Structure: Powerful and age-worthy with velvety tannins, impressive concentration, and exceptional balance.

Drink Window: 2026–2045

Decanting

Decant for 1–2 hours when serving in its youth to allow the wine’s layered aromatics and structural complexity to fully emerge. Mature bottles will require only a brief decant to remove sediment.

The 2021 Expedition is a compelling Napa Valley Cabernet for collectors and enthusiasts seeking both immediate impact and long-term cellar potential. Whether paired with prime cuts of beef, enjoyed during a special celebration, or laid down for future enjoyment, it delivers the depth, polish, and pedigree expected from one of Napa’s most ambitious new estates.