Sequoia Grove Winery is proud to support Hotel Ezra Cornell through a generous donation made in partnership with our Winemaker Jesse Fox, Cornell alumnus.
This contribution includes a complimentary Ultimate Wine and Food Pairing: A Taste for Cabernet for four (4) guests at Sequoia Grove Winery, along with a 1,500 mL Magnum of the 2019 Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, with a total retail value of $990.
“When it came time to choose a direction for college, food was already top of mind for me, and I was drawn to an education that balanced creativity with business fundamentals. At Cornell University, I pursued a degree in Hospitality and Business Administration, and it didn’t take long before food and wine became my focus. During my time at Cornell, I immersed myself in the hospitality industry, working in restaurants and at a winery in the Finger Lakes, and attending as many food and beverage classes as possible. As a freshman, a guest chef dinner with Wolfgang Puck marked a pivotal moment, experiencing my first true food and wine pairing of Sancerre and asparagus revealed how powerfully wine and food interact, solidifying my belief that together they are an art. That philosophy continues to guide my work today as Winemaker at Sequoia Grove Winery, and I’m proud to trace it back to my Cornell roots”
– Winemaker, Jesse Fox, Cornell University Class of 2002
Experience the ultimate Wine & Food Pairing at Sequoia Grove Winery, crafted by Winery Chef Bryce Palmer, whose expertise brings a unique twist to Napa Valley. Discover the surprising versatility of Cabernet Sauvignon through a multi-course journey featuring our finest single-vineyard, reserve wines, and our top wine, Cambium, paired with unconventional dishes that highlight Sequoia Grove’s terroir. A communal experience with limited reservations available, secure your spot now for an exclusive and unforgettable culinary adventure.
All guests must be 21 years of age or older; limit 8 per party
Reservations available twice daily, Wednesday – Sunday.
Please allow 90 minutes for this experience
To inquire about a reservation, please contact us at 707-339-5757 or email [email protected].
This Cabernet opens with dark aromas of dried mission figs and cassis, with a hint of sweet fresh tobacco. The palate is complex with a juicy entry and silky tannins that wrap around flavors of cherry, blackberry preserves, vanilla bean, and a cocoa powder finish. This wine is one of intensity and power.
Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec
Appellation: Rutherford
Oak: Aged 16 months in French Oak
Rated 98 Points and Double Gold Medal, The Sunset International Wine Competition
Rated 95 Points and Cellar Selection, The Wine Enthusiast
At Sequoia Grove, we believe that winemaking is storytelling. Our goal is to craft wines that tell the story of the vineyard, the varietal, and the vintage. We believe winemaking starts in the vineyard, and each year we invest in our vineyards so the wines we make will express the terroir of each site year after year.
Contrary to popular opinion, we believe that Cabernet Sauvignon is extremely versatile and can be paired with a variety of foods. Our wine pairing philosophy is simple: we emphasize crafting wines that are elegant, balanced, and adapt to a wide range of dishes. Our goal is to help you to feel confident to explore and experiment with the widest selection of culinary sensations possible.
We always strive to learn and grow in our pursuit to bring you the best that Napa Valley has to offer. From the vineyards to our state-of-the-art production facility, Sequoia Grove has made a continuous investment in new and better ways to craft our wines. We use the best grapes grown in the best terroir to produce our balanced and food-friendly wines for quality you can taste.
Our present-day winery and its 24-acre estate vineyard were part of the original Rancho Caymus land grant given in 1836 to George Yount, the area’s first European-American pioneer. Over the years the property changed hands until it was purchased in 1978 by James and Barbara Allen. The following year, the duo opened a winery in a 100-year-old barn beneath a grove of Sequoia trees, and so Sequoia Grove was born.
Our 24-acre Sequoia Grove Estate Vineyard and 50-acre Tonella Estate Vineyard are both located in Rutherford, where the superb climate and gravelly-loam soils impart distinct flavor in the Bordeaux varieties.
Sequoia Grove Winery is proud to be a Certified Napa Green Winery. Guided by a vision to respect our heritage and farm for the future, we observe sustainable farming practices, with minimal intervention in the vineyard and gentle winemaking in the cellar.
We own nearly 100 acres of vineyards and work with nine different grape varieties in total. You will find most of these in The Winemaker Series – a single variety range which aims for a high degree of varietal correctness. This array of elegant white, rosé, and red wines ensures you’ll find something you love to help bring out the best in wine and food pairing.
Rutherford’s hot days and cool nights are particularly ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. This is why Cabernet Sauvignon is our champion variety and we are highly regarded for our world-class Reserve and single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
For those seeking to discover the rich, ruby-red world of the king of the grapes, we invite you to try The Vineyard Series – wines made to showcase site-specific soil, climate, and altitude variations from different vineyards. The Cabernet Sauvignon in this series has included wines from Tonella, Stagecoach, Morisoli, Henry Brothers, Christian and Lamoreaux Vineyards.
The apex of our Cabernet Sauvignon craft is the Cambium, our flagship Cabernet-based red blend. Each year, the Cambium blend is crafted from the finest lots in the cellar, representing the best of our winemaking endeavors.
