Sequoia Grove Winery

Sequoia Grove Winery is set among large redwood trees on Highway 29 near Rutherford. The grove and garden patio give the property a calm, shaded character, while the tasting program focuses heavily on Cabernet Sauvignon, single-vineyard wines and the relationship between wine and food. The winery offers more culinary depth than its compact roadside setting initially suggests.

Guests can begin with an introductory portfolio tasting, move into winemaker or single-vineyard selections, or reserve a food-focused experience built around Cabernet Sauvignon. The culinary program is designed to demonstrate how salt, acid, sweetness and texture can change the way a wine tastes. Current menus and wines vary, and the winery does not operate a public restaurant.

Reservations are required Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the final seating at 3:30 p.m. Most visits last 60 to 90 minutes. Options include garden patio tastings, elevated flights, small-bite pairings and multi-course food experiences. Standard party sizes are limited, and groups should use the correct reservation channel.

The redwood grove and garden patio provide a comfortable outdoor setting in mild weather. Every visitor must be at least 21 years old. Well-behaved leashed pets can join ordinary outdoor tastings, but only service animals are allowed in wine-and-food experiences. That distinction is important for guests traveling with a dog.

Sequoia Grove is a strong fit for Cabernet enthusiasts, adult couples and food-focused travelers. Choose the patio tasting for a relaxed visit or reserve the culinary program when food education is the priority. Confirm the chef, menu, pet rules and duration before booking, since the official site can display several overlapping food experiences.

Founded in 1979, the winery pours in a tasting barn dating to 1908 beneath the redwoods, with the reclaimed-wood Cambium Room serving the elevated experiences. Since 2016 roughly $25 million has gone into the property, replanting close to 80 percent of the estate, building a new winemaking facility and adding the 21-acre State Lane Vineyard in Yountville; estate holdings now run to about 100 acres of sustainably farmed vines across Rutherford, Yountville and Mount Veeder, and Sequoia Grove was among the first five wineries certified under the new Napa Green standard. Winemaker Jesse Fox arrived in 2021 from Amici Cellars, Ram's Gate and Harlan Estate, and trained first as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and in the kitchen at the French Laundry, which is why the food programme here is the point rather than an add-on. Production runs 30,000 to 35,000 cases a year, mostly Cabernet, and the 2025 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc went national in July 2026 at about $30 after fifteen years as a club-only bottling.

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