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2018 Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oak Knoll District
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Community Tasting Notes 50
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Grateful4Red Likes this wine: 89 points
August 2, 2023 - Decent except for the pyrazines
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corkscrews Likes this wine: 89 points
June 20, 2023 - A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark ruby in color. A medium full bodied easy drinking Cab, with black cherry, black currants, and some spice on finish. Expected more as I tried in tasting room, so maybe one off bottle. www.winelx.com
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RVC_Wine Likes this wine: 92 points
May 21, 2023 - Before decant
Nose P intensity of dark currants and spiced black plum, cocoa dust, hit stones,
Palate bright raging m+ acidity, v fine m+ tannin, mocha, dark cherry, leafy green tobacco, graphite, coffee
Focused and linear
After
Nose has eased off into a more savoury territory, intensity mutes, more leafy tobacco, olive aromatics.
Palate remains true, tannins still very grippy
Intense, classy and stylish but without soul.
B .5
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WineKnut Likes this wine: 92 points
April 20, 2023 - Stitching itself together nicely after a two hour decant. Reassessing my window here. Prime time might be around 2025 and still really good and powerful now. Fruit is just a touch over ripe on day two, but still plenty of structure. Thinking long term window might be around 2030 for my palate.
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Flemboy Likes this wine: 91 points
April 16, 2023 - Solid effort on a daily drinker. Black fruit jam with hints of menthol.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/24/2022 (link)(Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Sara d'Amato
9/29/2022 (link)(Trefethen Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By David Lawrason
9/22/2022 (link)(Trefethen Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Michael Godel
9/16/2022 (link)(Trefethen Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Szabo, MS
9/15/2022 (link)(Trefethen Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
Decanter
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By Clare Tooley MW
California: generational farming, 9/16/2021 (link)(Trefethen, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
JebDunnuck.com
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Napa Valley’s 2018s, 1/27/2021 (link)(Trefethen Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Signature) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Matthew Luczy
Napa Valley 2018 Vintage Report, 10/18/2020 (link)(Trefethen, Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Trefethen
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Oak Knoll District
- UPC Codes 013024170017, 295024170017
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (0%)
- In Cellars 1,682 (56%)
- Consumed 1,311 (44%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Cabernet Sauvignon was made to pair with red meats. The key to Cabernet Sauvignon food pairing is to consider the tannins. Tannins need protein to break down. Cabernet has high tannins and pair best with fat rich meats that are protein rich. Cab’s fruity, Grana Padano and Pecorino will also pair well. Cabernet Sauvignon is almost always aged in oak, lamb and meaty pasta dishes. Rich wines like Cabernet Sauvignon need savory cheeses full of flavor that can stand up to the tannins and structure in the wine. Aged cheddar, Manchego, Parmigiano-Reggiano, which softens the wine and makes it pleasant to drink together with food.Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 46 votes
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
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