Sempre Vive "Eugenia", Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
This entry was posted on 6/20/2007 7:38 PM and is filed under California Cabernets.
This delightful wine was directed my way courtesy of my brother, who shares a passion for good California cabs. I had never heard of Sempre Vive up until now. Sempre Vive is the name of the line of cabernet wines produced by Romeo Vineyards, a small Napa winery in the Calistoga area. Sempre Vive makes a couple of different cabernets. I have only had the pleasure of tasting the "Eugenia"
The 2002 Sempre Vive Eugenia boasts nice saturated deep color, and delivers a sweet bouquet of blackberry, plum, and cedar. Plenty of black fruit and a hint of red cherry tease the palate, and a long sweet finish rounds out this wonderful wine.
Production is limited, and the wine is difficult to find at retail, but it can be purchased from the winery's on-line store at
www.RomeoVineyards.com
I rate this wine a solid 4 stars. The Eugenia sells for $50.oo. Their entry level cab sells for $30.00.
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