Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Merlot

9.0291 ratings
9.130 pro ratings
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with medium+ aromas of black fruits, spice and oak notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry with vanilla, smoke and charred wood notes. Full-body, generous acidity, medium+ tannins on a lingering finish, very good ending with an oaky character. Tasting Sample.

Deep Ruby with medium+ aromas of black fruits, spice and oak notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry with vanilla, smoke and charred wood notes. Full-body, generous acidity, medium+ tannins on a lingering finish, very good ending with an oaky character. Tasting Sample.

Sep 1st, 2019
Rob Brobst III

An old friend called me. I follow him on FaceBook. Not much to talk about..... I mean I know what he’s up too.

An old friend called me. I follow him on FaceBook. Not much to talk about..... I mean I know what he’s up too.

Jul 30th, 2018
Aaron Means

Solid representation of Napa merlot. It's no Paloma, but I don't think it was meant to aim that high.

Solid representation of Napa merlot. It's no Paloma, but I don't think it was meant to aim that high.

Oct 4th, 2017
Hillarie Lattimer

Hillarie had this 8 years ago

Hillarie had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2016
Corey Zamora, CSW

Beautiful expression of merlot. Plum, medium bodied. Well done.

Beautiful expression of merlot. Plum, medium bodied. Well done.

May 19th, 2016
Shay A
9.1

A treat to enjoy on my birthday. This is a very well balanced Napa merlot...smells jammy and tastes the same. Not too gripping and very easy to drink. Could probably pop and pour. This is good juice and I'm becoming a big fan of this winery.

A treat to enjoy on my birthday. This is a very well balanced Napa merlot...smells jammy and tastes the same. Not too gripping and very easy to drink. Could probably pop and pour. This is good juice and I'm becoming a big fan of this winery.

Apr 13th, 2016
Sean Genn

The cooler Oak Knoll Districts allows this Merlot to attain a nice structure

The cooler Oak Knoll Districts allows this Merlot to attain a nice structure

Feb 17th, 2016
Charles Rivas

Good wines with a good friend.

Good wines with a good friend.

Oct 28th, 2015
Corey Zamora, CSW

Varietally true, plum and black fruits.

Varietally true, plum and black fruits.

Jun 3rd, 2015
Christanna Honer

Full-bodied, but with such a floral lift, red fruits really jump out, the aromatics are enticing with a structured but soft palate. Oh Napa merlot, you seduce me so easily...

Full-bodied, but with such a floral lift, red fruits really jump out, the aromatics are enticing with a structured but soft palate. Oh Napa merlot, you seduce me so easily...

Apr 10th, 2015