Wines from Oak Knoll
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Trefethen 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Oak Knoll)
- Cellar Selection
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- $100
This is nearly perfect, a massive, monumental wine whose sheer power is matched only by its grace and refinement. The flavors of blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate, buttered toast and cedar flood the mouth, tightly controlled by firm tannins and good acidity. Decant for several hours if you open it now, but better to give it 6–10 years in the bottle.
— S.H.
(4/1/2010)
Trefethen 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Oak Knoll)
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- $50
A monumental Cabernet that succeeds on every level. It’s deep, dark and ultrarich, showing massive blackberries, black currants, dark chocolate, violets, minerals and a touch of sweet, smoky oak. Beyond the flavors is the dramatic structure, with fabulously ripe, dense tannins and a bone-dry, long finish. Surely a tremendous wine capable of long-term aging. Try…
— S.H.
(4/1/2010)
Ideology Cellars 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oak Knoll)
- Editors' Choice
- $39
Although this Cab is too young and tannic to drink now, it’s impressive for its volume and depth, as well as the future possibilities. Shows a huge core of blackberries, currants and cassis, with a mineral tang and near-perfect oak application. Grows more complex and generous as it breathes in the glass. Give it 4–5 years in the cellar to soften and mellow.
— S.H.
(5/1/2011)
Trefethen 2007 Halo Cabernet Sauvignon (Oak Knoll)
- Cellar Selection
- $175
A bit difficult to approach now, this has tight tannins that lock down the wine with -astringency. Blended with a little Petit Verdot and Malbec, it slowly reveals massive layers of blackberries, cassis liqueur and dark chocolate, remaining stubbornly tight throughout. Many people will drink it soon with beef, and that’s fine, especially with a good decant, but it…
— S.H.
(3/1/2013)
Blackbird Vineyards 2009 Arise Red (Oak Knoll)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $50
A glorious wine. Based on Merlot, with nearly equal parts of the two Cabernets, it’s softly smooth and delicious right now. Totally bone dry, yet rich and sweet in cherries, berries, chocolate and cedar, it satisfies on every level. Expensive, yes, but a relative bargain for a great Napa wine.
— S.H.
(12/31/2011)
Tudal 2010 Clift Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oak Knoll)
- Cellar Selection
- $42
This is fresh, tannic and full bodied, and it offers deep flavors of blackberries and cassis. Worth cellaring, this should begin to resolve by 2017.
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
Trefethen 2009 Estate Grown Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Oak Knoll)
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- $100
The structure of this Cabernet Sauvignon (which includes small amounts of other Bordeaux grapes) shows lots of elegance, with refined tannins and acidity, plus a tasteful application of oak. Bone dry, it bears classic blackberry and black currant flavors. It will develop over the next six years, but is drinkable now.
— S.H.
(3/1/2013)
Blackbird Vineyards 2008 Illustration Red (Oak Knoll)
- $90
Lush, smooth and complex, this Merlot-based blend seems capable of a little development in the cellar. It’s pretty tannic, although the cherry fruit is sweet and bright. Try holding for a year or two, but if you pop the cork now, give the wine a few hours of decanting.
— S.H.
(12/31/2011)
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