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Keever Vineyards - Inspirado Red 2018

Producer
Keever Vineyards
Blend
84% Cabernet Sauvignon
13% Merlot
3% Petit Verdot
Country
USA
Region
California
Appellation
Napa Valley
UPC
0 15643 59767 1
Red Wine
Verified Stock
72257-18
Product Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 92pt

Checking in as 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, the 2018 Inspirado offers a beautiful perfume of blue fruits, violets, tobacco, and earth. This carries to a full-bodied 2018 with a supple, elegant texture, beautiful balance, and enough structure and tannins to evolve for a solid 15 years or so. It's not the most complex wine out there, but it offers serious Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon bang for the buck!

by Jeb Dunnuck, 2021
Vinous Media 93pt

The 2018 Inspirado is terrific. Plump and juicy, with silky contours, the 2018 is a real joy to taste today. All the elements come together effortlessly in the glass. Best of all, the 2018 will drink well with minimal cellaring. It's a fabulous effort from Keever and winemaker Celia Welch.

by Vinous Media, 2021

Tasting notes

The bright cherry and blueberry notes balanced by a touch of sweet tobacco show the distinctive aromas of the Napa Cabernet and Merlot in the blend, and the sweet earthy note beneath the fruit aromas tells the story of the Petit Verdot. At entry, the texture is full, rich, and seamless, in part due to the Cabernet Franc which adds weight and a rich texture to the blend. Collectively, this cohesive, very approachable blend captures the complexity of the season as well as of the varietals.

Estate

Keever Vineyards is a small production, family-owned and operated winery located in the western hills just south of Yountville. Wine is more than just a beverage, it tells a story. It is a place and a time, a snapshot of vineyards in each vintage. Keever Vineyards happens to always tell a great story through their wines. Started in 1999, this small family owned and operated winery is located in the rocky hills of Napa Valley just southwest of Yountville. They farm a 6.5 acre vineyard planted to four clones of Cabernet Sauvignon and a small amount of Sauvignon Blanc. Their wines are handcrafted by one of California’s top winemakers Celia Welch of Scarecrow, Corra & Buccella fame. Made in very small quantities, their wines are collectable, age-worthy, and stunningly unique.

“Wine is more than our business. We live every day among the vines and barrels, guarding them with care and love. Our stewardship of our land and our wines, our dedication to this craft and our family, result in wines that perfectly express both the seasons past and the dreams to come. -The Keever Family