Sequoia Grove Winery
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Tonella Estate - Barrel Select "
Rutherford AVA
Auction 27 | Lot No. 112
Vintage: 2021
Sequoia Grove Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- The Tonella Vineyard has been an important part of our estate program for nearly 20 years
- Sourced from unique, rocky, volcanic soils, situated on the eastern-most side of the Rutherford nested appellation
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aging for 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels
- Included in our estates that were recertified Napa Green—one of the first five in Napa Valley to do so
Description
A compelling piece of our estate program, Sequoia Grove Winery has been working with fruit from our Tonella Estate Vineyard for nearly two decades. The site’s acclaimed location within the historic epicenter of Rutherford off Skellenger Lane was originally acquired and developed by JJ Ponti in 1922.
Sitting at the base of the Vaca Mountains, blocks within the vineyard’s rocky, largely volcanic soils produced the grapes we selected for this exclusive cuvee, revealing classic Rutherford characteristics of bright red fruit, a dense and broad mid-palate, with luxurious refined tannins. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon barrel selection is one we’re proud to exclusively present to you.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Jesse Fox
Winemaker, Sequoia Grove Winery
Jesse Fox most recently served as winemaker at Amici Cellars and began his winemaking career in the cellars of Harlan Estates’ The Napa Valley Reserve and Promontory; he also served as the assistant winemaker at Ram’s Gate in Sonoma-Carneros.
Before starting his wine career, which has taken him to the Loire Valley, Argentina and New Zealand, Fox studied at Le Cordon Bleu and Cornell University, and worked as a chef for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry.
Fox’s professional kitchen experience makes him uniquely suited to reinforce the Sequoia Grove philosophy built around tradition-defying culinary pairings that showcase Cabernet Sauvignon’s nuances.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Achieving balance is the guiding principle in my winemaking.
Truffles Restaurant
3600 E Robin Rd
Bloomington IN 47401
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Truffles Restaurant:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONEHOPE | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 27 (2023) | |
| Sequoia Grove Winery | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Tonella Estate - Barrel Select | 27 (2023) |
| Antinori-Antica Estate | 2021 | Red Table Wine | Atlas Peak | A27 - The Next Generation | 26 (2022) |
| Jean Edwards Cellars | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Trois Cinq | 26 (2022) |
| New Frontier Wine Company | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Beckstoffer George III Vineyard 'The Mad King' | 26 (2022) |
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)