Sequoia Grove Winery
2010 Cabernet Franc
"Tonella Vineyard"
Rutherford AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 23
Vintage: 2010
Sequoia Grove Winery
Cabernet Franc
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Description
Tonella ranch’s history is short, yet well entrenched in Napa Valley winemaking history. The first owners on record were the Rutherford brothers, who owned much of what is now Rutherford. Having no children, they gave the land to the Archdiocese of San Francisco. In 1920, the land was bought by J.J. Ponti, the director of winemaking at Beaulieu Vineyard who hired Andre Tchelistcheff, and was then passed to his son, Louis Tonella, and remains in the Tonella family to this day.
Sequoia Grove is lucky to have long-term rights to the land and these are the first grapes off the new vineyard planted by Steve Allen. Those in history knew good dirt: the Cabernet Franc off of this vineyard is dark and rich with flavors of sweet blackberry and hints of spice.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
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very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Molly Hill
Winemaker, Sequoia Grove Winery
A graduate of the UC Davis Viticulture and Enology program, Molly traveled the globe, working and studying in Chile and New Zealand, as well as her native California, before settling in at Sequoia Grove to work with well-respected winemaker Michael Trujillo. Working closely with viticulturist Jake Terrell on the Rutherford estate vineyards in addition to amazing growers on the Rutherford Bench, Pritchard Hill, Howell Mountain and the foothills of St. Helena, Yountville, and Oak Knoll deepen her understanding of winemaking.
Country born: United States
Education: BS in Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
Minor in Spanish
Year long study abroad at Lincoln University, New Zealand
Mentors: Michael Trujillo and Jennifer Lamb
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
Top 100 Wines of the World from Wine Spectator: 2015 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaking Philosophy:
1. Start with great vineyards 2. Blend to make the wine even better 3. Balance above all else
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| Ahnfeldt Wines | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Quid Pro Quo V | 16 (2012) |
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| Coquerel Family Wine Estates | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Domaine Chandon | 2011 | Pinot Meunier | Los Carneros | 16 (2012) | |
| Maroon Wines | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Reserve | 16 (2012) |
| Sequoia Grove Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Rutherford | Tonella Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Signorello Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cuvee Athena | 16 (2012) |
| Ballentine Vineyards | 2009 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Sequoia Grove Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (International Wines)
- Alaska (RNDC)
- Arizona (RNDC)
- Arkansas (Glazer Wholesale AR)
- California (RNDC)
- Colorado (RNDC)
- Connecticut (Brescome Barton Inc.)
- Delaware (Southern Wine & Spirits)
- Florida (RNDC)
- Georgia (RNDC)
- Hawaii (RNDC)
- Idaho (Hayden Beverage)
- Illinois (Breakthru Beverage)
- Illinois (RNDC)
- Iowa (Glazer Wholesale)
- Kansas (Standard Beverage)
- Kentucky (RNDC)
- Louisiana (RNDC)
- Maine (Central Distributors Inc.)
- Maryland (RNDC)
- Massachusetts (Horizon Beverage Co)
- Michigan (Great Lakes Wine and Spirits)
- Minnesota (Southern Wine & Spirits)
- Mississippi (Control State Authority)
- Missouri (Breakthru Beverage)
- Montana (Cardinal Distributing)
- Nebraska (RNDC)
- Nevada (Breakthru Beverage)
- New Hampshire (Control State Authority)
- New Jersey (Allied Beverage Group)
- New Mexico (RNDC)
- New York (Empire Merchants)
- North Carolina (Empire Distributors)
- North Dakota (RNDC)
- Ohio (Heidelberg Distributing)
- Oklahoma (RNDC)
- Oregon (RNDC)
- Pennsylvania (Control State Authority)
- Rhode Island (Horizon Beverage Co)
- South Carolina (RNDC)
- South Dakota (RNDC)
- Tennessee (Empire Distributors)
- Texas (RNDC)
- Utah (Control State Authority)
- Vermont (Farrell Distributing Corp)
- Virginia (RNDC)
- Washington (RNDC)
- West Virginia (Mountain State Beverage)
- Wisconsin (Breakthru Beverage)
- Wyoming (Control State Authority)
International:
- Denmark (SAJ Vine ApS)
- Guam (Titan Imports)
- Ireland (Febvre and Company Limited)
- Japan (Pieroth Japan)
- Japan (Pieroth Japan)
- Philippines (Happy Living Philippines Corporation)
- Poland (Winkolekcja Wine and Spirits)
- Poland (Winkolekcja Wine and Spirits)
- Singapore (Culina PTE LTD)
- South Korea (Muhak Liquor Trade Corp)
- Switzerland (American Wines Factory AG)
- Switzerland (American Wines Factory AG)
- United Kingdom (Friarwood Fine Wines)