Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2134 ratings

9.18 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

Chris McClellan

9.0

Black fruit, jammy, smooth tannin structure, some jalapeño and minty with oak....very easy to drink and not terribly complex...

Black fruit, jammy, smooth tannin structure, some jalapeño and minty with oak....very easy to drink and not terribly complex...

May 16th, 2020

9.3

fully opaque, glass staining ruby/violet, prominent tearing; blackberry, black currants, roasted coffee, vanilla , lavender dust; black fruit, bell pepper, good persistence; prominent, fine, gritty tannin, 14.8% ABV; blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Merlot sourced from their estate vineyard in one of Napa’s coolest appellations, spending 18 months in 60% French, 28% American, and 12% Hungarian oak

fully opaque, glass staining ruby/violet, prominent tearing; blackberry, black currants, roasted coffee, vanilla , lavender dust; black fruit, bell pepper, good persistence; prominent, fine, gritty tannin, 14.8% ABV; blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Merlot sourced from their estate vineyard in one of Napa’s coolest appellations, spending 18 months in 60% French, 28% American, and 12% Hungarian oak

1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2019

9.5

Terrific! Has a strong smoky flavor and wonderful aroma.

Terrific! Has a strong smoky flavor and wonderful aroma.

1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2018

9.0

Robert had this 7 years ago

Robert had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 7th, 2018

9.0

Jon had this 7 years ago

Jon had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2017

9.4

Sylvana had this 7 years ago

Sylvana had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2017

Justin Leverton

9.5

Justin had this 7 years ago

Justin had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2017

Michael Scherach

9.2

Michael had this 8 years ago

Michael had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2017

9.5

Chris had this 8 years ago

Chris had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2017

9.3

Real jammy on the nose followed by some bitter licorice and dark fruit. Mild tannins give way to a long finish in the mouth.

Real jammy on the nose followed by some bitter licorice and dark fruit. Mild tannins give way to a long finish in the mouth.

1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2016