Sequoia Grove Winery
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 175
Vintage: 2023
Sequoia Grove Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This cuvée marks the first time in our 45-year history we have blended a wine from our four estates
- The foundation is from our two Rutherford estate vineyards - Tonella and the Sequoia Grove estate
- We blended compelling lots from our newest acquisitions: State Lane (Yountville) and Mount Veeder
- This lot unifies our past and future while exemplifying our expertise in showcasing unique terroir
Description
This year’s Premiere Napa Valley lot represents a historic milestone for our winery, as it is the first time in our 45-year history that we have combined wines from all four of our estate vineyards. The foundation of its character is sourced from our historic Tonella and Sequoia Grove estate, both rooted in Rutherford, representing both the eastern and western bench. We have incorporated our two recent vineyard acquisitions on State Lane in Yountville and on Mount Veeder at over 1,800 feet elevation. This carefully crafted cuvee not only honors our legacy but also looks forward to our future, exemplifying our expertise in showcasing the unique terroir of each vineyard. This wine is a harmonious representation of our journey, unifying the essence of our established vineyards with the potential of our new estates. Through this lense, we celebrate the rich diversity of our vineyard sites while demonstrating our commitment to producing exceptional wines that reflect the distinct qualities of each terroir.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Jesse Fox
Winemaker, Sequoia Grove Winery
Prior to Joining Sequoia Grove, Jesse Fox 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.
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)