2023 Seven Apart Expedition
Cabernet Sauvignon
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The 2023 Seven Apart Expedition showcases the exceptional qualities of this standout vintage. Visually striking with deep red color and purple hues, this wine delivers focused aromas of ripe blueberries, raspberries, vanilla, fennel seed, allspice, and black cherries.
On the palate, soft tannins quickly build to a well-structured, richly layered midpalate with balanced acidity and a long savory dry finish. The experience concludes with lingering flavors of strawberries, plum skin, cocoa, thyme, molasses, clove, and star anise.
Our 2023 Expedition blends 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, aged in 73% new French Oak.
The grapes are hand-harvested at night to ensure they arrive cold, minimizing oxidation. Slow fermentation at cooler temperatures preserves the complex aromatics. After initial fermentation, the wine transfers to French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation, softening and stabilizing the wine. After racking, the wine ages for 18 months in barrel before bottling.
Approachable upon release with decanting for one hour. Cellaring for 5-8 years will reward with a slightly developed bottle bouquet. Capable of aging 35+ years.
The 2023 growing season delivered ideal conditions: abundant winter precipitation, followed by a cool spring and mild summer. The higher elevation sites yielded smaller berries with concentrated flavors, while the slow ripening process allowed for perfect tannin development. The result: wines of exceptional balance, depth, and aging potential.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
As a member of our Allocation List, you may purchase up to 12 bottles of the 2023 Seven Apart Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon.
We understand many would be interested in purchasing only 1 bottle of this wine; however, we can assure you that 1 bottle will not be enough to satisfy your appreciation after your first experience. To truly enjoy and explore the 2023 Seven Apart Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon, we suggest experiencing a few bottles when you receive your shipment and then aging the remainder for a minimum of several years. A wine of this caliber will only gain complexity and nuance with time.
We offer complimentary ground service in California, and complimentary 2-day service in the rest of the U.S.
However, we may delay shipment if there is extreme heat or cold weather in your state. Even with expedited service, we take every precaution ton ensure your wine arrives safely.