This deep, dark reddish-black wine has aromas of sweet cola rolling into cinnamon and boysenberry, preserved plums and raisin cake. The wine is brooding and dark with notes of white pepper, spice and cassis. The rich cassis notes carry through on the palate, lending layers of flavor to this big, rich, classic Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon with firm, chewy tannin. Decant when young or cellar 10-15 years.
Harvest & Winemaking
The 2017 vintage started with ground water coffers very full due to an exceptionally wet winter, giving us some relief to the years of drought. Fortunately, spring weather was mild and fruit set was solid though still lower than previous vintages due to the previous drier years. Summer contained a few heat events, followed by an impactful one over Labor Day weekend. Growers who had done their due diligence with correct row orientation, sufficient canopy shade, and good vine health were rewarded. All said, it is a vintage that highlights the skill of the winemaker and wine grower.
The fruit was hand-picked and the berries were hand-sorted. The juice went through a 2-day cold-soak process to settle the solids before inoculating with an assortment of French yeast strains. Fermentation temperatures were kept cool to maintain fresh fruit flavors and pumpovers were executed two to three times daily to extract the rich color and tannins from the skins. After fermentation, the wine was moved to barrel to initiate malolactic fermentation and was racked twice before bottling and extended aging.
Grapes
The fruit for this wine comes from an area we refer to as the Oak Knoll bench. Lamoreaux Vineyards are tucked into the western hills on one of the first estates in Napa Valley. These beautifully cared for vines grow between ancient oak trees and grazing cattle on alluvial and river rock soils. The clones included are clone 34 and 169.
Specs
Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Oak Knoll, Napa Valley
Oak: Aged 22 months in French Oak, 62% new
Alcohol: 14.6%
TA: 5.3 g/L
pH: 3.80
Cases produced: 1590
What’s Included
2-bottles:
2x - 2017 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon, Lamoreaux Vineyards, Oak Knoll District, Napa
Case:
12x - 2017 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon, Lamoreaux Vineyards, Oak Knoll District, Napa
Sequoia Grove is a family-owned winery founded in 1979 in a 110-year old barn beneath a grove of Sequoia trees in Rutherford, Napa Valley. It is here where we’ve honed our craft of creating world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and other Napa Valley wines that emphasize elegance, finesse, structure and balance. Our consistent philosophy of making wines with varietal character that are reflective of the land helped establish Sequoia Grove as one of the premier Cabernet Sauvignon producers in Napa Valley. Our 24-acre Estate Vineyard and 50-acre Tonella Ranch Vineyard are both located in the heart of Rutherford, where the superb climate and gravelly-loam soils impart distinct flavor in the Bordeaux varieties.
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2017 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon - $120 = 16.66%
Mid-dinner, completely unprompted, my wife took a sip, paused, and said:
“I’d pay $50 for this. I like it.”
That’s the review.
Deep ruby in the glass. Aromas lean classic Napa, blackberry, black cherry, a little cedar, cocoa, and something that feels like it belongs in a leather chair room. On the palate, it’s balanced and composed. Dark fruit up front, some espresso and oak in the background, tannins present but well behaved. It drinks like it knows what it’s doing.
This is not a showoff Cab. It’s steady, polished, and very easy to keep pouring. Second glass shows up quickly.
Pair it with: steak, burgers, short ribs, or anything you can justify as “close enough.”
Buy, especially at $50. You’ve got a clean household price anchor now, and this one earned it.
I’ll take a flyer on a duce:
The Push don’t need anything else - "Mid-dinner, completely unprompted, my wife took a sip, paused, and said: “I’d pay $50 for this. I like it.” Have a Good weekend All!!
2017 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon, Lamoreaux Vineyards, Oak Knoll District, Napa
94 Points, Wine Enthusiast
93 Points, Vinous, Antonio Galloni
92 Points, Wine Spectator
Tasting Notes
Harvest & Winemaking
Grapes
Specs
What’s Included
2-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $1,440/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, May 4 - Tuesday, May 5
2017 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon
2 bottles for $119.99 $60/bottle + $4/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $599.99 $50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2017 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon - $120 = 16.66%
Mid-dinner, completely unprompted, my wife took a sip, paused, and said:
“I’d pay $50 for this. I like it.”
That’s the review.
Deep ruby in the glass. Aromas lean classic Napa, blackberry, black cherry, a little cedar, cocoa, and something that feels like it belongs in a leather chair room. On the palate, it’s balanced and composed. Dark fruit up front, some espresso and oak in the background, tannins present but well behaved. It drinks like it knows what it’s doing.
This is not a showoff Cab. It’s steady, polished, and very easy to keep pouring. Second glass shows up quickly.
Pair it with: steak, burgers, short ribs, or anything you can justify as “close enough.”
Buy, especially at $50. You’ve got a clean household price anchor now, and this one earned it.
Score: 93/100
I’ll take a flyer on a duce:
The Push don’t need anything else - "Mid-dinner, completely unprompted, my wife took a sip, paused, and said: “I’d pay $50 for this. I like it.” Have a Good weekend All!!