Trefethen, Merlot, Oak Knoll District

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Red · Merlot
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LWIN 1718436
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90 /100
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13
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90.5
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92
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Taster #5138 · Nov 8, 2015
90/100
Nose of red currant and cherry with hints of cedar, cherry licorice, brown sugar and brown spices. Velvety tannins with a rich, red palate. Bright, almost candied cherry fruit, currant with vibrant acidity along with hints of rhubarb and a somewhat savory herbal note. Plenty of life left in it so should cellar well for years to come.
2009 vintage
Taster #7716 · Jun 9, 2015
90/100
Nicely balanced acidity and big dark fruit.
2009 vintage
Taster #4217 · Nov 17, 2013
91/100
First bottle in nearly a year. The bright "black fruit" of previous tastings has settled down. Gripping tannins, with a very strong structure have appeared. Bolt that with prunes, plums and black olives, you have a merlot wine that has a great amount of structure that could age very well. We found as the wine opened up there was a bit more allspice and black pepper in it.
2009 vintage
Taster #8381 · Aug 21, 2013
88/100
- Crimsom color and aromas of black pepper, cherry and blackberry. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of blackberry and black currant with a medium/full body. Leathery texture with a short finish - Rich nose of fruit baked goods.
2009 vintage
Taster #3440 · Jun 5, 2013
91/100
a little bit of smoke and cedar on the nose. Some blackberries and sour cherry. A bit tart but nice. Nicely intergrated tannins and quite dry. could hold up for a few years but drinking well now
2009 vintage
Taster #8506 · Apr 8, 2013
92/100
After letting this wine open for about an hour, it's a real treat. Classic Napa merlot, though light in appearance, it's fairly big tasting. The 2009 merlots from Napa are really starting to bring their game!
2009 vintage
Taster #0651 · Apr 4, 2013
89/100
Very smooth, fantastic merlot.
2009 vintage
Taster #3440 · Mar 22, 2013
92/100
classic cali merlot. really enjoyed it. drinking well right now
2009 vintage
Taster #6119 · Jan 27, 2013
90/100
Solid old school merlot. Strong berry scent in the nose with a smooth finish of earth and oak.
2009 vintage
Taster #0076 · Jan 21, 2013
91/100
beautiful merlot. Structured / strong tannins. Mix of red/dark berries. Classic merlot flavor - lighter color than expected. Great trefethen classic - will cellar!
2009 vintage
Taster #4217 · Oct 7, 2012
92/100
Silky smooth with very nice white pepper spice and lasting fresh green herbs. Softened and muted tannins, as a traditional Bordeaux drinker I find this especially attractive. A very well made wine.
2009 vintage
Taster #2546 · Feb 24, 2012
90/100
Premier Napa Valley Vintage Perspective Tasting Part II: Merlots 2007-2009 (Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies, CIA Greystone, St. Helena, California) : Medium ruby color; oak, berry, black fruit nose; oak, black fruit, tart blackberry palate; needs 2-3 years; medium-plus finish 90+ points (80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc; 16 mos. in oak, 92% French, 5% American, 3% Hungarian, 44% new; 14.1% alcohol)
2009 vintage
Taster #5741 · Sep 24, 2007
90/100
5+10+18+12 = 45
2000 vintage
Taster #5571 · Oct 2, 2004
Trefethen Star Spangled Pumkin Harvest Party (Trefethen Winery) : Bright, dark, ruby red color with nose of black cherry and blueberries.
2000 vintage