A classic, powerful Cabernet from Sequoia Grove and Napa Valley's famed Rutherford Bench! Sequoia Grove is one of those great small family-run wineries in the prime Cabernet area of Napa Valley that has managed to remain under the radar. One of the best Cabs we've tasted in this price range, its full of the big tannins and a healthy dose of American Oak that Silver Oak fans love. The grapes come from well-regarded vineyards in the Napa Valley and Sequoia Grove's own estate vineyards in Rutherford. 92 Points James Suckling: "This classically rich Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is dark in color with aromas of bright black cherry and blackberry, followed by baking spices and a hint of chocolate. On the palate, the Sequoia Grove 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon offers intense flavors of blackberry with round and smooth tannins, with subtle notes of toasted vanilla." 91 Points Robert Parker: "A barrel sample blended of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon is deep purple-black in color and features open-knit notions of crushed blueberries, black cherries and red and black currants with suggestions of pencil shavings and tilled soil. Medium to full bodied, the palate gives a great concentration of earth-laced black fruits with a pleasantly chewy finish."
Ron R
Reminds me of the 16 vintage. Only a shade too much on the wood treatment, but overall, they’re back. At the right price, it’s a buy.
Reminds me of the 16 vintage. Only a shade too much on the wood treatment, but overall, they’re back. At the right price, it’s a buy.
9.1Ashley Frankie
9's from the both of us...great wine, smooth
9's from the both of us...great wine, smooth
9.0Brett Vanderbrook
Pretty classic Napa. Dense dark fruit. Cassis, pencil shavings, blackberry. Medium plus body with smooth tannins. Fairly long finish. Great steak wine.
Pretty classic Napa. Dense dark fruit. Cassis, pencil shavings, blackberry. Medium plus body with smooth tannins. Fairly long finish. Great steak wine.
8.8Kate Parkerson
Very nice classic Cab.
Very nice classic Cab.
9.2Andrew Belzer
Current, Leather, bramble, sage, pencil lead/graphite
Current, Leather, bramble, sage, pencil lead/graphite
9.4Ray Vanderhoff
Another excellent vintage of this wonderfully consistent Napa Cabernet. Dark ruby color. Intense fruit aromas of black cherry/berry, currants and plums. Additional hint of dark chocolate and baking spices. Pallet is lush with flavors of blackberry, black currant with a nice coconut/vanilla note on the finish. Medium bodied with very a soft and round tannin structure. Excellent quality for the price.
Another excellent vintage of this wonderfully consistent Napa Cabernet. Dark ruby color. Intense fruit aromas of black cherry/berry, currants and plums. Additional hint of dark chocolate and baking spices. Pallet is lush with flavors of blackberry, black currant with a nice coconut/vanilla note on the finish. Medium bodied with very a soft and round tannin structure. Excellent quality for the price.
9.2Lauren Young
Fine but a little more fruit than dry
Fine but a little more fruit than dry
8.8Alan Hyde
Nice bold start but weak on the finish.
Nice bold start but weak on the finish.
8.9Clayton R Strong
Good acid and tannins but a little too one dimension for my liking.
Good acid and tannins but a little too one dimension for my liking.
8.6WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.