Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Family-owned winery Sequoia Grove was founded in 1979 in a 110-year old barn beneath a grove of Sequoia trees in Rutherford. Michael Trujillo joined the winery as assistant winemaker in 1981, becoming director of winemaking in 2002. His philosophy is based on balance in the vineyard, planting different blocks with different clones, and farming without pesticides. Juicy, vibrant blackberry nose. Broad, fleshy and succulent, this has power and density too. Still a touch raw and oaky, it nonetheless has tension and drive. A lot of sucrosity on the finish, but it's not jammy. Drinking Window: 2020-2030. Score - 95. (Decanter, Oct. 10, 2017)