Sequoia Grove

Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3108 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Lee Abraham

Sales Cliff Lede Vineyards, Breggo Cellars

9.9

I'm loving the 2005 napa cabs

I'm loving the 2005 napa cabs

Nov 25th, 2013
Paul J
9.3

PnP. Dark cherries, chocolate, and cedar on the nose. Similar on the palate with decent alcohol. A little stringy but very nice.

PnP. Dark cherries, chocolate, and cedar on the nose. Similar on the palate with decent alcohol. A little stringy but very nice.

Jun 7th, 2024
K L
9.1

Above average but lots of dark fruit. Preferring this less than in the past. Thought some of the fruit would have mellowed to earthiness with the aging but no. Not as good if a value as it once was. Sad.

Above average but lots of dark fruit. Preferring this less than in the past. Thought some of the fruit would have mellowed to earthiness with the aging but no. Not as good if a value as it once was. Sad.

Jun 12th, 2023
Paul J
9.3

12yr Anniversary Dinner! PnP. Dark purple color. Blackberries, Dark cherries, anise, and subtle tar on the nose and palate. Medium plus depth. Finish was lacking. I enjoyed it.

12yr Anniversary Dinner! PnP. Dark purple color. Blackberries, Dark cherries, anise, and subtle tar on the nose and palate. Medium plus depth. Finish was lacking. I enjoyed it.

May 19th, 2023
Paul J
9.3

1hr+ decant. Dark red color. Nose is dominated by wet forest floor or a musty basement. Blackberries, plum, and damp herbs on the palate. Medium depth with a shortish finish.

1hr+ decant. Dark red color. Nose is dominated by wet forest floor or a musty basement. Blackberries, plum, and damp herbs on the palate. Medium depth with a shortish finish.

Feb 11th, 2023
Paul J
9.5

This was awesome! PnP’d. Very balanced wine. Medium plus depth. Integrated dark blue and black fruit with oak, vanilla, and cedar. Somewhat similar to Pontet Canet. Lovely silky texture and medium plus finish. Exactly how Napa Cab should taste!

This was awesome! PnP’d. Very balanced wine. Medium plus depth. Integrated dark blue and black fruit with oak, vanilla, and cedar. Somewhat similar to Pontet Canet. Lovely silky texture and medium plus finish. Exactly how Napa Cab should taste!

Jul 4th, 2022
Mark Mannebach

Currant, cigar, tobacco upfront with long coca mocha finish.

Currant, cigar, tobacco upfront with long coca mocha finish.

Nov 11th, 2021
Gregory Dupont

Let it open, new inflatable pool toy on the nose. Blue fruit, graphite, wet mossy stone. Saved this one for years. Bad ass

Let it open, new inflatable pool toy on the nose. Blue fruit, graphite, wet mossy stone. Saved this one for years. Bad ass

Oct 24th, 2021
K L
9.2

Solid and definitely needed the aerator but aging well. Will be excellent in a few years. Deep and earthy. Lots of dark fruit.

Solid and definitely needed the aerator but aging well. Will be excellent in a few years. Deep and earthy. Lots of dark fruit.

Aug 2nd, 2021
Paul J
9.3

Big, concentrated wine. Lots of oak and vanilla combined with blue and black fruit. Very deep but needs age to settle down.

Big, concentrated wine. Lots of oak and vanilla combined with blue and black fruit. Very deep but needs age to settle down.

Jul 23rd, 2021