Franklin Grove Winery

Sequoia Grove

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

The nose is blackcurrant (cassis), blackberry —generally a ripe dark fruit. Also, vanilla, dark chocolate. Perhaps tobacco (on the palate). Medium acidity, long and velvety finish. — 16 days ago

Sequoia Grove

Lamoreaux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

K L
9.3

Very good but better when we decant. This one isn’t my favorite m liked. Deeper fruit. Dark. — 3 months ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Sequoia Grove

Tonella Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2016

K L
9.2

Deep and earthy. Drinking ok but could still use more time. — 4 years ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Sequoia Grove

Haire Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

K L
9.1

Very oaky almost sweet like it’s aged too long. — 15 days ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Sequoia Grove

Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Excellent drink. Needs to be decanted even at 25 years old. Drink now — 5 months ago

Jacob Franklin

Hayne Vineyard Petite Sirah 2005

Might have kept this a little too long as the flavors are a bit muddled. The aromas/nose on it fills the room so it’s very aromatic. The finish is long but all in the mid-palate and nothing in the cheeks so feels lacking. More acidic than I love. — a year ago

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Sequoia Grove

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Nose: dusty. Cedar. Light leather. Boysenberry, cherries. Plum. Pencil shavings. Taste: rich plum, Smokey oak, cedar, dark chocolate, coffee finish. Some herbaceous notes. Cherry. Smooth but rich. Med+ body, medium acid and tannin, dry. Me likey. — 5 years ago

Sequoia Grove

Tonella Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Exceptional cab. Smooth throughout with black cherry licorice and chocolate notes. — 2 months ago

Sequoia Grove

Winemaker Series Napa Valley Merlot 2019

K L
9.0

Pleasantly surprised. Still dusty but good. A bit tanic. — 3 months ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Sequoia Grove

Winemaker Series Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2019

K L
9.0

String and earthy with dark fruit. The tonella is better of course but this is still good. Drinking young. — 4 years ago

Matt Dill
with Matt