Rafael et Fils

Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon

9.161 ratings
9.19 pro ratings
Oak Knoll, 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
Aaron Means

Super tight knit and old school. Needs time and air but has nice bones.

Super tight knit and old school. Needs time and air but has nice bones.

Nov 21st, 2017
Jonathan Wall

Needed a quick decant... and after an hour plus this was beautiful. Solid structure without being overly tannic. Earth in balance with the fruit. And a memorable finish.

Needed a quick decant... and after an hour plus this was beautiful. Solid structure without being overly tannic. Earth in balance with the fruit. And a memorable finish.

1 person found it helpfulNov 6th, 2017
David L

This drinks like a wine that's much more expensive. This would be an exceptional house Cabernet.

This drinks like a wine that's much more expensive. This would be an exceptional house Cabernet.

Oct 9th, 2016
Brandon M

Very fruity and young but delicious

Very fruity and young but delicious

May 22nd, 2016
Henry Fuseler

6/2021. Nice Oak Knoll Cab. Full of flavor and nice on the palate. Paired well with the filet at Hall’s Chophouse.

6/2021. Nice Oak Knoll Cab. Full of flavor and nice on the palate. Paired well with the filet at Hall’s Chophouse.

Jun 14th, 2021
Mark Flesher

Not a bad little wine. Pretty good QPR. The wine pours very dark into the glass. Nose of herbs, stiff oak and red licorice. Enters with youthful sweetness. Definitely quite a bit fruit forward. More tobacco leaf with oregano and rosemary on the mid-palate. Finishes with black cherry, red licorice, tobacco, and stiff oak barrel tannin. I'd be surprised if this one lasted 10 years in the future, but I can definitely see the benefits of holding for 3 to 5 years here.

Not a bad little wine. Pretty good QPR. The wine pours very dark into the glass. Nose of herbs, stiff oak and red licorice. Enters with youthful sweetness. Definitely quite a bit fruit forward. More tobacco leaf with oregano and rosemary on the mid-palate. Finishes with black cherry, red licorice, tobacco, and stiff oak barrel tannin. I'd be surprised if this one lasted 10 years in the future, but I can definitely see the benefits of holding for 3 to 5 years here.

Oct 22nd, 2019
Jonathan Bennett

New cab for me. Very tasty indeed!

New cab for me. Very tasty indeed!

Mar 29th, 2019
Angela Rho

🍷💯

🍷💯

Nov 1st, 2018
TheSkip

A very polished example of Cabernet from Napa! Sad that this was my last!

A very polished example of Cabernet from Napa! Sad that this was my last!

Aug 27th, 2018
Jason McLaren

Earthy

Earthy

Aug 10th, 2018