Trefethen Family Vineyards

Reserve Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon

9.320 ratings
9.12 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
Thomas Hughes

I'm a fan of Trefethen wines. Their Cabernet is a bottle that I've consumed over many vintages. If I'm being honest, I prefer their traditional Cab over this Reserve Estate Grown release. I haven't experience a material difference in quality or fruit for the extra $. That being said, 2009 has a pleasant nose that is complemented by a forward fruit bouquet. I'm not as enthusiastic about the finish. The complexity is less structured with a slightly tart end. I expected more. Cheers!!

I'm a fan of Trefethen wines. Their Cabernet is a bottle that I've consumed over many vintages. If I'm being honest, I prefer their traditional Cab over this Reserve Estate Grown release. I haven't experience a material difference in quality or fruit for the extra $. That being said, 2009 has a pleasant nose that is complemented by a forward fruit bouquet. I'm not as enthusiastic about the finish. The complexity is less structured with a slightly tart end. I expected more. Cheers!!

Aug 9th, 2015
Garret Ferrara

Really big cab: stands up to a strip steak. Need an hour to open up but worth the wait.

Really big cab: stands up to a strip steak. Need an hour to open up but worth the wait.

Mar 24th, 2015
Garett Duncan

Purchased at Trefethen winery.

Purchased at Trefethen winery.

Jun 30th, 2013
Red Wine Lovers

Surprising balance. Although high alcohol, not too much oak. Recognizable acid structure behind supple mountain fruit and berries. Lingering finish

Surprising balance. Although high alcohol, not too much oak. Recognizable acid structure behind supple mountain fruit and berries. Lingering finish

Jun 16th, 2013
Katie Schumann

Anyone know the optimal time to open this red?

Anyone know the optimal time to open this red?

Feb 24th, 2013
Logan Smyser

Logan had this 11 years ago

Logan had this 11 years ago

Apr 1st, 2014
Amy Moreau

Amy had this 12 years ago

Amy had this 12 years ago

Feb 25th, 2013
Todd Conlan

Todd had this 7 years ago

Todd had this 7 years ago

Dec 24th, 2017
AJ Korangy

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AJ had this 8 years ago

Sep 3rd, 2016
Bonnie Godfred

Bonnie had this 9 years ago

Bonnie had this 9 years ago

Nov 9th, 2015