Trefethen Library Selection Cab Sauv (event) 2000

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trefethen
Label Name:
 
Library Selection Cab Sauv (event)
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 12%, Malbec 1%, Petit Verdot 1% (estimated)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
No single, widely-published score located for the 2000 Library Selection Cabernet Sauvignon; comparable Trefethen Library/Reserve Cabernets often score ~90–95 from major critics. Sources consulted: Trefethen Library Vintages page; Wine. com product pages; 1%); WineSpies/Winespies tech sheet (2002); published critic coverage of nearby vintages (Wine Enthusiast, Decanter)

Tasting Note
Developed Napa Cabernet: black cherry, cassis and plum with roasted chile, cedar and rosemary; tertiary leather, tobacco and earth from bottle age; velvety texture, balanced acidity, refined firm tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, beef Wellington, rack of lamb, roasted game, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean bulgogi, Chinese roast duck, Szechuan beef, Japanese teriyaki steak, mushroom and soy stir-fries.

Production Method
Estate-grown fruit from hillside and valley-floor blocks; small-lot fermentations; matured ~17–18 months in French/American oak; blended and bottle-aged as a Library Selection.

Vineyard Info
Trefethen Family Vineyards (estate founded 1968 at a restored 1886 gravity‑flow winery in Oak Knoll). Family-owned, estate-grown fruit and sustainable practices; Library Selection are limited, cellar-aged releases.