Top producer, long history of classic wine, definer of regional characteristics, signature variety — put them all together and it equals a high score, right? Certainly not always, but in this case the answer is an unqualified yes. This is a classic Napa Valley wine, showing once again Trefethen’s mastery with Cabernet. The house style is all about balancing the elements of blackberry an black currant fruit, dried herbs, soft oak spice, supple tannins and racy acidity into a wine structured for aging. I’m always amazed when I pull a ten year or older Trefethen out of the cellar — they turn out beautifully every time. Contains 4% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. A Platinum Award winner at the 2016 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Trefethen Family Vineyards, Oak Knoll District (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
By Rich Cook