Sequoia Grove

Tonella Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.139 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
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
Tobin Trevarthen

Delicious. Smooth.

Delicious. Smooth.

Nov 12th, 2017
Paul J
9.0

PnP. Better than expected. Lacked depth and fruit but the dark fruit that did show through was refined and had a great texture. Still massively overpriced.

PnP. Better than expected. Lacked depth and fruit but the dark fruit that did show through was refined and had a great texture. Still massively overpriced.

Jan 14th, 2024
Paul K
8.9

I’m confused. Looking back at previous ratings I was just clearing out inventory of a mediocre wine on a Thursday night. After 4 hours of air this is solid. Good nose, good fruit, good tannin, not great but good. For the location, vintage, and price, this should be at least 9.3 and exciting tho. Consider me pleasantly surprised.

I’m confused. Looking back at previous ratings I was just clearing out inventory of a mediocre wine on a Thursday night. After 4 hours of air this is solid. Good nose, good fruit, good tannin, not great but good. For the location, vintage, and price, this should be at least 9.3 and exciting tho. Consider me pleasantly surprised.

Jan 11th, 2024
Paul J
8.8

Same as previous note(s) on this wine, other vintages, and other single vineyard cabs from SG.

Same as previous note(s) on this wine, other vintages, and other single vineyard cabs from SG.

Jun 4th, 2023
Paul J
8.9

PnP. Ver dark purple color. Cherries and chocolate on the nose with a hint of oak. Menthol and dark fruit on the palate, but very reserved and higher than the listed 14.6% alcohol. Super short finish. I’m a broken record on this, but I just don’t get these single vineyard SG cabs, especially at the insanely high price. What am I doing wrong or how do I get my money back?

PnP. Ver dark purple color. Cherries and chocolate on the nose with a hint of oak. Menthol and dark fruit on the palate, but very reserved and higher than the listed 14.6% alcohol. Super short finish. I’m a broken record on this, but I just don’t get these single vineyard SG cabs, especially at the insanely high price. What am I doing wrong or how do I get my money back?

Mar 31st, 2023
Paul K
8.7

Muddy, doesn’t come together

Muddy, doesn’t come together

Jan 5th, 2023
Paul J
8.8

Same as previous note. Starting to open up a little, but overpriced.

Same as previous note. Starting to open up a little, but overpriced.

Feb 19th, 2022
K L
9.4

Excellent. This is one of the better single vineyard. Second to stagecoach. Sri king really nicely but could go more.

Excellent. This is one of the better single vineyard. Second to stagecoach. Sri king really nicely but could go more.

Dec 20th, 2020
Paul K
9.3

Super pleasantly surprised. This is great. Firm structure with delicate floral notes. Really liking this and glad we picked these up. Did I mention no kids tonight!! 🥂

Super pleasantly surprised. This is great. Firm structure with delicate floral notes. Really liking this and glad we picked these up. Did I mention no kids tonight!! 🥂

Nov 22nd, 2020
K L
9.2

Very good. Definitely could have aged more. Got better as it opened. Need to save these longer.

Very good. Definitely could have aged more. Got better as it opened. Need to save these longer.

Mar 9th, 2020