Sequoia Grove Winery
Estate Vineyard
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
Auction 18 | Lot No. 85
Vintage: 2012
Sequoia Grove Winery
Estate Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Farmed by well-respected grower and our co-founder, Steve Allen
- Grapes grown in alluvial soils from our Rutherford estate vineyard
- Contains a special Sequoia Grove clone
- Barrel-aged in French oak in our underground cellar
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.76
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
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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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Grove Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Estate Vineyard | 18 |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2012 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 17 |
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