Reviews & Ratings

2002 Trefethen Merlot "Oak Knoll"

Winery: Trefethen

Vintage: 2002

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Oak Knoll"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: Merlot (89%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (11%)

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $30

Cases produced: 4,500

KWG Score: 86 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: February 26, 2007

Wine Review: This wine has a shy nose and a hint of earthiness. On the palate, the wine is nicely balanced, smooth, and quite tasty. I enjoyed this wines very good flavors and how well the tannins were controlled. It’s drinking very nicely right now. This Merlot will hold up nicely with a steak. The finish is quite dry and lengthy. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Trefethen Merlot is classically rich in color. Robust berry fruit and black cherry are caressed with a hint of vanilla from the toasty oak in both the nose and palate of this full-bodied wine. Spice and plummy notes follows in mid-palate with the finish being long and lush with well formed tannins and the right proportion of oak. There is a great depth of flavor and an opulent mouth–feel on the finish.

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