2013 Sequoia Grove Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ripe tannin and full-bodied richness

ripe tannin and full-bodied richness

while firm beams of supporting tannin give the wine its energy and overall sense of proportion

vanilla and a very light hint of baking spices

I have always had fabulous tastings with Don Hartford and his winemaker

A floral nose with green apple

2013 Sequoia Grove Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ripe tannin and full-bodied richnessSequoia Grove's 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is dark, fleshy and supple, especially for the year. Plum, blackberry, sage, mint, mocha and leather open up in a dark, brooding Cabernet that should drink well with minimal cellaring. The blend is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec and 1% Syrah. (AG)