Reviews & Ratings

2016 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon "Tonella Vineyard"

Winery: Sequoia Grove

Vintage: 2016

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Tonella Vineyard"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Rutherford

State or country: CA

Price: $125

Cases produced: 1,178

KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)

Review date: November 15, 2024

Wine Review: This hazy dark garnet colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Sequoia Grove opens with a black cherry, black currant, and mild latex paint bouquet with hints of wet stone and menthol. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, round, and lively. The flavor profile is mild black currant and dark coffee blend with notes of stony minerality and black cherry. We also detected hints of black plum and oak. The finish is dry, and its dusty tannins linger and last for a while. The Tasting Panel would pair this Cab with Stuart's steak treats or with a blue cheese Kobe beef burger. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This rich and complex wine opens with classic Rutherford Cabernet aromas of red fruit with a luxuriously soft palate and Rutherford dust sprinkled throughout the finish. On the nose, there are complex aromas of cherry, cola, and wet soil. The palate is fruit forward, earthy, and spicy. This full-bodied wine has balanced acidity and is ready to enjoy with a meal now or will age gracefully 10-15 years.

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