This Cabernet Sauvignon opens with dark blue and black fruit on the nose with aromas of blackberry cobbler, plum, and black currants, followed by warm aromatics of fresh tobacco, tamarind, hints of vanilla, and caramelized black fruit. On the palate, this Cabernet is silky and lively, with medium-to-full bodied texture and weight, and flavors of raspberry, black cherry, black plum, and soft red and black stone fruit. Rich tannin, texture, and weight lead to an inviting mouthfeel. The finish is mouthwatering and lengthy with cherry and hints of dark, powdery cocoa, which is classic with Rutherford-based wines.
The 2020 vintage began with moderate winter rainfall and a warm and dry spring. Bud break began in late March, leading to a Spring that had few showers. Summer was temperate and steady, with heat spikes that pushed the vintage and set the stage for an excellent season consisting of small berries and great concentration. Once headed into early Fall, harvest was upon us rapidly. We moved swiftly to bring in only the premium quality of grapes to process, and we finished the season quickly.
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Our 2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with bright aromas of lemon curd, grapefruit, orange blossom, apple, and wet stone with hints of jasmine and vanilla. This Chardonnay is medium-bodied and balanced with flavors of honeysuckle, white peach, lemon zest, and hints of nutmeg and cardamom. The wine has a creamy mouthfeel with bright acidity leading to notes of lemon oil and a long finish.
The 2022 vintage is one of exceptional quality. The growing season began with some heavy rains in late 2021, though the beginning of 2022 was very dry. With a cool spring, crop loads were slightly smaller than normal due to the drought conditions. The early part of the growing season was near ideal, with excellent spring and summer weather. A classic Labor Day heat wave pushed concentration and propelled the vintage to one of the most condensed with one of the earliest starts and finishes for Sequoia Grove. The 2022 vintage should prove to be a rich vintage of lush fruit and great complexity.
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