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About This Wine
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Sequoia Grove’s 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a compelling expression of Napa Valley Cabernet, bringing together the character of Rutherford fruit with the polish, structure, and depth that have long defined this respected Napa Valley producer. With more than 51% of the blend sourced from Rutherford, including fruit from Sequoia Grove Estate, Tonella Estate Vineyard, and Morisoli Vineyard, this is a wine that offers genuine appellation character at an exceptionally attractive level.
The 2022 vintage produced concentrated, beautifully ripe fruit, and Sequoia Grove captured that richness without sacrificing balance. A dry beginning to the growing season, cool spring conditions, and an exceptional summer were followed by a classic Labor Day heat wave that intensified flavors and accelerated ripening. The result is a rich, lush Cabernet vintage marked by impressive concentration, vibrant fruit, and refined tannins.
In the glass, the Sequoia Grove 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon immediately reveals enticing aromas of cherries, pomegranate, pluots, and bramble. The palate is smooth and generous, with juicy black raspberry and dark fruit wrapped around layers of dry herbs and subtle spice. Its medium to full body delivers plenty of substance, yet the wine remains remarkably graceful and mouthwatering. Blackberry jam, black pepper, tobacco, and cocoa emerge on the long finish, while the refined cocoa powder character of the tannins provides the kind of polished structure that makes Rutherford Cabernet so compelling.
The blend is built around 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 2% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot. That traditional Bordeaux-inspired composition adds complexity and dimension, allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon to provide the core while the complementary varieties contribute aromatic lift, texture, and length. The Rutherford vineyards themselves offer contrasting influences, with volcanic soils at Tonella Vineyard and alluvial soils at Sequoia Grove and Morisoli adding another layer of complexity.
Meticulous cellar work further elevates the wine. Hand-picked fruit was rigorously sorted before and after destemming, followed by carefully managed fermentation and daily pump-overs designed to extract color, flavor, and tannin with precision. The wine then spent 18 months in French oak, with 60% new barrels, gaining additional layers of spice, cocoa, and subtle toast while retaining its vibrant fruit profile.
For anyone looking to buy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with authentic Rutherford character, the Sequoia Grove 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon deserves serious attention. It combines lush 2022 fruit, polished French oak, distinctive Rutherford terroir, and remarkable food-friendly balance in a bottle that delivers far more than its price suggests.
Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 2% Malbec, & 1% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14.9%
The 2022 vintage produced concentrated, beautifully ripe fruit, and Sequoia Grove captured that richness without sacrificing balance. A dry beginning to the growing season, cool spring conditions, and an exceptional summer were followed by a classic Labor Day heat wave that intensified flavors and accelerated ripening. The result is a rich, lush Cabernet vintage marked by impressive concentration, vibrant fruit, and refined tannins.
In the glass, the Sequoia Grove 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon immediately reveals enticing aromas of cherries, pomegranate, pluots, and bramble. The palate is smooth and generous, with juicy black raspberry and dark fruit wrapped around layers of dry herbs and subtle spice. Its medium to full body delivers plenty of substance, yet the wine remains remarkably graceful and mouthwatering. Blackberry jam, black pepper, tobacco, and cocoa emerge on the long finish, while the refined cocoa powder character of the tannins provides the kind of polished structure that makes Rutherford Cabernet so compelling.
The blend is built around 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 2% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot. That traditional Bordeaux-inspired composition adds complexity and dimension, allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon to provide the core while the complementary varieties contribute aromatic lift, texture, and length. The Rutherford vineyards themselves offer contrasting influences, with volcanic soils at Tonella Vineyard and alluvial soils at Sequoia Grove and Morisoli adding another layer of complexity.
Meticulous cellar work further elevates the wine. Hand-picked fruit was rigorously sorted before and after destemming, followed by carefully managed fermentation and daily pump-overs designed to extract color, flavor, and tannin with precision. The wine then spent 18 months in French oak, with 60% new barrels, gaining additional layers of spice, cocoa, and subtle toast while retaining its vibrant fruit profile.
For anyone looking to buy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with authentic Rutherford character, the Sequoia Grove 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon deserves serious attention. It combines lush 2022 fruit, polished French oak, distinctive Rutherford terroir, and remarkable food-friendly balance in a bottle that delivers far more than its price suggests.
Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 2% Malbec, & 1% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14.9%
92 POINTS - "This tank sample of the final blend before bottling shows an abundance of ripe, juicy, almost syrupy fruit flavors, from blueberries to blackberries and cherries. It feels soft and plush, tastes warm and broad and adds chocolate and vanilla accents to all the sweet-tasting fruitiness. Drink or hold." - James Suckling
90 POINTS - "Ripe plums, darker berries, spice, and chocolaty, savory herb notes all emerge from the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, a nicely textured, medium-bodied, incredibly satisfying Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that has ripe tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish." - Jeb Dunnuck
90 POINTS - "This midnight purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Sequoia Grove opens with a black currant and teriyaki bouquet with hints of violets, dried herbs, black olive, and cedar. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and has full palate coverage. The flavor profile is a blackberry tea and very ripe black plum blend with notes of black licorice and fig. We also detected hints of tobacco and coffee. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and managed mild tannins drift away nicely." - Ken's Wine Guide
90 POINTS - "Ripe plums, darker berries, spice, and chocolaty, savory herb notes all emerge from the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, a nicely textured, medium-bodied, incredibly satisfying Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that has ripe tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish." - Jeb Dunnuck
90 POINTS - "This midnight purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Sequoia Grove opens with a black currant and teriyaki bouquet with hints of violets, dried herbs, black olive, and cedar. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and has full palate coverage. The flavor profile is a blackberry tea and very ripe black plum blend with notes of black licorice and fig. We also detected hints of tobacco and coffee. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and managed mild tannins drift away nicely." - Ken's Wine Guide
This Rutherford-dominated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon complemented by Bordeaux grape varieties offers aromas of blackberry cobbler, plum, and black currants, followed by warm hints of vanilla and caramelized black fruit. A concentrated, silky wine emphasizing varietal expression, richness and balance from start to finish.
