Trefethen Estate Oak Knoll Napa Cabernet 2022 Rated 93JS

James Suckling Review
Rated 93
A medium-bodied, well-balanced and slightly restrained red that bucks the Napa norm and offers more fresh acidity and bright fruits than richness and chocolate. So appetizing, well-balanced and food-friendly, offering aromas of raspberries, black cherries, bay leaves and some black olives on nicely supportive tannins and good fruit acidity. Drink now or hold.

Trefethen Estate Oak Knoll Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 750ml

Classic. Refined. A benchmark Napa Valley Cabernet.
The 2022 Trefethen Estate Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon is a polished expression of Napa Valley terroir. Sourced from the family-owned Trefethen Estate in the Oak Knoll District, this wine reflects the cooler climate of the appellation, offering elegance, balance, and age-worthy structure. Bottled at 750ml, it is a quintessential Napa Cabernet that combines power with finesse.

• Producer: Trefethen Family Vineyards
• Region: Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California, USA
• Varietal: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot
• ABV: 13.8%
• Style: Structured, elegant, fruit-forward Napa Cabernet
• Vineyard: Estate-grown fruit from Oak Knoll
• Aging: 18 months, 46% new

Tasting Notes

Nose: Black cherry, cassis, cedar, and hints of graphite.
Palate: Ripe blackberry, plum, cocoa, and savory spice with polished tannins.
Finish: Long, smooth, and elegant with lingering oak and mineral depth.

Why You'll Love It

• Estate-grown Cabernet from Napa's Oak Knoll District
• Balanced structure with elegance and age-worthiness
• Perfect for collectors and lovers of refined Napa reds
• Produced by Trefethen, a family-owned Napa Valley icon

Food Pairing

• Grilled ribeye or filet mignon
• Short ribs braised in red wine
• Wild mushroom risotto
• Aged cheddar or Pecorino cheese

Cellaring

• Drinking Window: 2024-2035+
• Storage: Best kept at 55°F with proper humidity

Trefethen Estate Oak Knoll Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a refined, terroir-driven wine that captures the elegance of Napa's cooler Oak Knoll District - ideal for collectors, celebratory occasions, and lovers of world-class Cabernet.