May 20, 2018 - Perfect...
December 23, 2015 - 2001 Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve: Retail $80. Initially waaaay too cold but reserved all the way through with black berry fruit sneaking its way in. After warming this is still full-on old world in style but well balanced and falls just short of gangbusters. Honestly, I was hoping for more but this was excellent. thedrunkencyclist.com
May 22, 2015 - Nice smooth, light fruit, light tannis. Late
October 20, 2013 - Trefethen was one of the first wine clubs I ever joined and it holds a special place in my heart. That is why I chose this to take to one of our favorite BYOBs for our anniversary dinner. Great nose of raspberry and mocha--great color and a fantastic food wine. Did not pop this too early, as the tannins are integrated. And all this crap does not matter since my wife loved it--and in the end, that is all that matters since I won a bunch of points. Outstanding. thedrunkencyclist.com
August 17, 2013 - Delicious. Very smooth yet still complex. Time to drink this one, very enjoyable.
January 31, 2013 - Still good, but getting very mellow and possibly just a little flabby.
September 1, 2012 - Wine was somewhat oxidized. Drink now
April 29, 2010 - Lots of dark fruit. Very purple. Excellent with Ribeye.
April 5, 2009 - Had really been looking forward to drinking this bottle. Was a little disappointed for the money, but my fault for keeping too long. Bottle was solid, but unimpressive for a reserve bottle. Had decent nose, palate taste was the best part with typical Napa fruit, finish way too short and minerally.
October 20, 2008 - Dense, inky purple with pink at the edges; pretty violet aromas followed by powerful red fruit, slight menthol; on the palate lots of big red fruit (plum, cherry), followed by meaty flavors. tannins/oak are there but not overwhelming. unusual and unusually complex evolution. Particularly llong finish.