Sequoia Grove

Cambium

Napa Valley

2018

Vintage

Varietal

Red Bordeaux Blend

ABV

14.9%

Where it is, November 2026

Timing: no opening or peak years have been established for this vintage.

Sequoia Grove advises decanting Cambium when young or cellaring it for 10 to 15 years.

The ‘18 Cambium.

Sequoia Grove Cambium 2018 is a Napa Valley red Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, selected from the winery's best lots.

Drinking window

No Cellared drinking-window estimate is available for this wine.

Tasting note

Sequoia Grove's current Cambium archive describes the 2018 as opening with cassis, raspberry, strawberry pound cake, dates, and graphite. It says Cabernet Franc contributes spicy red-cherry and floral character, while Merlot adds plum and currant. The winery then describes espresso and black licorice on a full-bodied yet elegant palate, followed by kirsch and black cherry. These are the producer's release-era descriptors for the named 2018 wine. The exact source gives no numeric service temperature;

The 2018 vintage

For the 2018 Cambium, Sequoia Grove calls the Napa Valley vintage ideal, bountiful, and of outstanding quality. It identifies Cabernet Sauvignon from the Healy Vineyard in St. Helena and Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot from Stagecoach on Atlas Peak. The winery describes valley-floor fruit as contributing silkiness and elegance, while hillside fruit adds structure and power. This is the producer's historical vintage and site account, not an assessment of a bottle's current condition.

About Sequoia Grove

The opened Sequoia Grove archive says Cambium components are selected each vintage from the winery's best lots. For the 2018, it gives a 70 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 19 percent Cabernet Franc, and 11 percent Merlot blend, identifies Napa Valley as the appellation, and records 20 months in French oak with 80 percent new oak. It also lists 14.9 percent alcohol, 5.9 grams per liter total acidity, and pH 3.75. Sequoia Grove's separate Cabernet pairing guide is used only for the three clearly labeled editorial food suggestions below. The exact page gives relative decanting and aging advice, but no numeric service temperature, storage temperature, or dated current drinking window. A separate Napa Valley Cabernet service source supports the clearly labeled 60-65°F (15-18°C) editorial serving range. It is not a winery-issued instruction for the 2018 bottle.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Lamb Bolognese with a slow-simmered tomato sauce

Sequoia Grove's Cabernet pairing guide presents lamb Bolognese for a powerful Cabernet. The exact 2018 entry identifies a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend with a full-bodied yet elegant palate.

Grilled portobello mushrooms with butter and garlic

Sequoia Grove's Cabernet pairing guide recommends grilled portobello mushrooms with butter and garlic for Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2018 source records graphite, espresso, black licorice, and structured Bordeaux-variety fruit.

A classic cheese board with aged cheddar, Gouda, and Gorgonzola

Sequoia Grove's Cabernet pairing guide names a cheese board with hard cheeses including aged cheddar, Gouda, and Gorgonzola for Cabernet. The exact source identifies a 70 percent Cabernet Sauvignon blend with full-bodied but elegant structure.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 60-65°F (15-18°C)
Decanting: The exact 2018 source says to decant when young. It does not give a time.
Cellar Storage: The exact source gives no storage-temperature recommendation.

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Frequently Asked

What is in Sequoia Grove Cambium 2018?

The winery lists 70 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 19 percent Cabernet Franc, and 11 percent Merlot.

How does Sequoia Grove describe the 2018 Cambium?

Its archive names cassis, raspberry, strawberry pound cake, dates, graphite, espresso, black licorice, kirsch, and black cherry on a full-bodied yet elegant palate.

What does the winery say about the 2018 Napa Valley vintage?

Sequoia Grove calls it ideal, bountiful, and of outstanding quality, then identifies fruit from St. Helena and Atlas Peak sites.

What handling guidance is available for Cambium 2018?

The exact source says to decant when young or cellar the wine for 10 to 15 years. It gives no numeric service temperature, storage temperature, or dated current drinking window.