Trefethen, Cabernet Franc, Oak Knoll District

Trefethen · California › Oak Knoll District › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Franc
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LWIN 1993831
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90 /100
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20
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Taster #7813 · Dec 25, 2022
91/100
Still plenty of fruit, but don't sleep on it. The palate is dried fruit, mostly plums and cherries with some dried flowers and dried leaves rounding it out. Don't be put off by the dried leaves aspect. It just reminds me a little of autumn. An excellent match with our Christmas Day standing rib roast.
2012 vintage
Taster #9714 · Oct 2, 2020
90/100
Lean and firm with a dark, racy berry overtone. It’s true that leaving it air out helps, as previous reviewers have said, given that, after all, it’s a Cab variation. Once you pass the racy berry note, you come upon a more complex, firm, strong note: woodsiness, dark minerals, low down strong fruit. I’m not sure how better to describe it, but the opened-up feel is strong and deep. If you’re looking for the oakiness and domineering touch of CabSav, …
2016 vintage
Taster #7713 · Mar 28, 2020
92/100
Really like. Should purchase again.
2016 vintage
Taster #5171 · Jan 13, 2020
95/100
Super surprised that this one held up all these years! Opened it with a bit of air and it blew our minds. Was so good. Nice fruit flavor but not fruity and not bland from over-aging. Delish
2008 vintage
Taster #2166 · Aug 26, 2019
92/100
Still a bit young but after 2-hr decant the wine really opened up. Taught dark berry notes, forest floor, cherry tart and subtle licorice and vanilla flavors round out the profile. Smooth, creamy finish. Excellent
2016 vintage
Taster #7111 · Jun 22, 2019
87/100
A simple, basic cab franc. Not bad, not that memorable.
2016 vintage
Taster #0040 · Jan 24, 2019
90/100
Let it open for an hour delightfully complex
2016 vintage
Taster #9632 · Sep 7, 2018
97/100
My Fav
2016 vintage
Taster #0579 · Sep 6, 2018
85/100
Needs some more time. Nice flavors and tannins, but still tight and will benefit from aging.
2016 vintage
Taster #0651 · May 2, 2017
88/100
Solid cab franc, bright fruit and very aromatic. Smooth with a light tannic finish.
2008 vintage
Taster #1121 · Dec 24, 2016
91/100
A little thin, but good acidity and flavor profile. Can't wait to try some of the blends it's present in.
2012 vintage
Taster #1121 · Jan 15, 2016
92/100
It was a little rough on the opening, but this wine really showed off after an hour in the decanter. What it lacked in boldness and complexity it made up for in velvety smoothness with a nice medium plus finish. The color was a deep ruby purple, almost black. This really held its own, I can't wait to see how it does in some of Trefethens 2012 reserve blends.
2012 vintage
Taster #0536 · Sep 27, 2015
91/100
Very nice cab franc
2008 vintage
Taster #4480 · May 31, 2015
87/100
Blackberry, vanilla floral cab franc. Bit closed down.
2012 vintage
Taster #5202 · Dec 26, 2014
87/100
blackberries, pepper, vanilla. B/B+
2012 vintage
Taster #3412 · Aug 16, 2013
91/100
Really enjoyable. Deep rich complex. A great representation of Cab Franc.
2008 vintage
Taster #6512 · Dec 28, 2012
89/100
Rich scents of the typical varietal aromas of mesquite wood, cherry and toasted herbs. The fresh and medium-bodied palate is lush with raspberry, Indian spice, tobacco and chocolate highlighted by bright acidity and supple tannins.
2008 vintage
Taster #9443 · Feb 11, 2012
blueberries and spice. tannins still need to mellow.
2008 vintage
Taster #6992 · Jan 13, 2012
90/100
Fabulous Franc! More complexity than I normally expect from this grape in a single varietal, very balanced, and a great QPR. Drinking very well now.
2008 vintage
Taster #7085 · Jun 14, 2011
90/100
very smooth and well rounded Cab Franc
2008 vintage
Taster #5290 · May 17, 2011
89/100
Nice fruity taste
2008 vintage