Trefethen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (2025 Release) 2007

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trefethen
Label Name:
 
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (2025 Release)
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (predominant), small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 92; James Suckling 92; Connoisseurs' Guide 90

Tasting Note
Concentrated black currant, blackberry and blueberry with mint, lavender, cocoa and leather notes. Full-bodied with fine, silky tannins, black pepper and vanilla on a long, warming finish.

Food Pairing
Western: prime rib, herb-crusted roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or Cantonese roast pork, Sichuan pepper beef, miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Estate-grown fruit; hand-harvested, fermented and macerated to extract color and tannin; aged in French oak barrels (approx. 16–20 months). Estimate based on producer practices.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Trefethen Family Vineyards, founded 1968; estate in Oak Knoll with historic 1886 winery (Eshcol) and estate-grown, sustainably farmed vineyards.