Recently we had the pleasure of visiting Sequoia Grove in the heart of Napa, They have a wide selection of Bordeaux styled wines and a fantastic food pairing experience.
The winery and its 24-acre estate vineyard were
part of the original Rancho Caymus land grant given in 1836 to George Yount,
changing owners many times until it was purchased in 1978 by James and Barbara
Allen. The following year, the duo opened a winery in a 100-year-old barn
beneath a grove of Sequoia trees, and so Sequoia Grove was born. The
property is today 100 acres of vineyards and nine different grape
varieties in total.
Our host
Kenny poured the 2018 Chardonnay, 2016 Merlot, 2016 Syrah and 2016 Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon.
We especially liked the 2016 Syrah and took some back to Danville with us.
After our tasting, we enjoyed a great lunch at the iconic Rutherford Grill and dessert at the newly remodeled bar at Brix. Their Expresso Martini is a ‘must do’ and a great way to end the day.
“Napa Rocks.”
