Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017
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Deep ruby in color with intense aromas and flavors of blackberry, red and black cherries and currants interwoven with sweet spice, floral and mineral notes. The palate has a big, round, silky arc with smooth tannins, impeccable balance, and a long, flavorful finish.
A versatile food wine, the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with any red meat on the grill, pork tenderloin, heavy cheeses and grilled vegetables.
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 1% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot
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Cocoa and cedar are saturated in notes of plum skin, black pepper, anise, and cocoa. There’s a well of depth marked by black cherry; firm tannins; and a velvet-coated, elegant mouthfeel.
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The Somm Journal
Cocoa and cedar are saturated in notes of plum skin, black pepper, anise, and cocoa. There’s a well of depth marked by black cherry; firm tannins; and a velvet-coated, elegant mouthfeel
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James Suckling
A juicy, flavorful red with blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut character. Some coffee undertones. Full body and firm, silky tannins with a chewy edge. Flavorful finish. Drinkable now, but better with some age. Try in 2022.
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Sequoia Grove, founded in 1979, is a family-owned winery located on Route 29 in the heart of Rutherford, Napa Valley’s most prestigious Cabernet Sauvignon appellation. Throughout its storied history, Sequoia Grove has been recognized for its commitment to crafting award-winning wines that emphasize finesse and balance from its estate vineyards in Rutherford, Yountville, and Mt Veeder as well as through decades-long relationships with top Napa Valley growers. Sequoia Grove wines are appreciated for their elegance and highly concentrated fruit; they are crafted to express the unique Napa Valley terroir and are the ideal food-pairing Napa Cabernets for these qualities. Sequoia Grove is also committed to the ongoing excellence of Napa Valley and Northern California winemaking, achieving the rigorous Napa Green Vineyards and Winery certifications, and partnering with Save the Redwoods League to preserve and protect vital habitat for its namesake Sequoia trees.
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.