Sequoia Grove - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021 (1.5L)
Decanter: 92 Points
An instant Napa Classic with dusty minerals, black cherry and blue fruit, herbs, and dark chocolate notes. Medium to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins, spiced plums, and plenty of upfront appeal with the tension to deliver the goods for another 5-7 years. Winemaker Jesse Fox joined Sequoia Grove in 2022 after a long stint at Amici Cellars and, before that, lengthy stays at Ram's Gate Winery and Harlan's Napa Valley Reserve. Fox blended all 160 lots of the 2021 red wines, and he did a tremendous job, hitting all the right marks, leaving plenty of room for fine-tuning in the coming years. Fox did more racking and blended earlier than was typical of his predecessor. He believes adequate racking is the best natural filtration process so the wines do not go through any additional filtering.
Jeb Dunnuck: 91 Points
A smoking value, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon has loads of up-front cassis and blackberry fruit to go with a layered, medium to full-bodied, juicy style that's already hard to resist. With some classic chocolate, spice, and leafy herb notes, ripe tannins, and a good finish, it's well worth seeking out. It will evolve for a solid 7-8 years or more.
Price: $86.99
Sale Price: $74.99
