Family-owned winery Sequoia Grove was founded in 1979 in a 110-year old barn beneath a grove of Sequoia trees in Rutherford. Michael Trujillo joined the winery as assistant winemaker in 1981, becoming director of winemaking in 2002. His philosophy is based on balance in the vineyard, planting different blocks with different clones, and farming without pesticides. The family have been working with their partner growers for decades which gives them access to the very best quality fruit each year and allows them to create this complex wine which truly expresses the Rutherford terroir. The young wine is aged in oak barrel for 20 months which adds sweet spice notes and extra complexity to the finished bottling. The rich, powerful flavor profile makes this a winner with lovers of big, bold reds and a great match for red meats. Drink now through to 2030. No need to decant before serving.
Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon
€58.00
Description
Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines |
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| Colour | Deep Ruby in colour |
| Nose | Intense aromas and flavors of blackberry, red and black cherries and currants interwoven with sweet spice, floral and mineral notes |
| Palate | Big, round, silky arc with smooth tannins, impeccable balance, and a long, flavorful finish |
Fact Sheet |
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| Size | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 83% Cabernet Sauvignon 8% Cabernet Franc 8% Merlot 1% Petite Verdot |
| Alcohol % | 14.6% |
| Style | Medium to full-bodiedwine |
| Estate/Producer | Jake Terrel |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Napa Valley, Rutherford |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Vinification | Hand-picked berries and hand-sorted before and after the destemmer. The juice went through a 1-3-day cold-soak process to settle the solids before inoculating with a unique French yeast strain. Pump-overs were executed daily to fine-tune and extract the rich color and tannins from the skins. After fermentation, the wine was moved to barrel to initiate malolactic fermentation in French oak and was racked 2-3 times before bottling and extended aging |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now through to 2030 |
