Full Review

True Oak Estate

True Oak Estate
2020 Red Blend, Napa Valley

Pair this wine with:
Beef Vegetables

Category: Bordeaux Red Varietal Blend

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.8% RS: .3%
Certified Sustainable
89 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$34

True Oak Estate
2020 Red Blend, Napa Valley

Pair this wine with:
Beef Vegetables

Category: Bordeaux Red Varietal Blend

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.8% RS: .3%
Garnet black color. Aromas of black plum and fig, red cherry, red and black cassis, grilled red bell pepper, clove, and cedar shavings, and mocha and vanilla with a round, vibrant, dry medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length plum, cassis, and cherry, herbs de provence and cedar, and mocha and baking spice finish with medium, silky, well-integrated tannins and light oak flavor. A very approachable and food friendly Merlot forward blend with vibrant New World fruit.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: New World
Aroma Aroma: black plum and fig, red cherry, red and black cassis, grilled red bell pepper, clove, and cedar shavings, and mocha and vanilla
Taste Flavor: plum, cassis, and cherry, herbs de provence and cedar, and mocha and baking spice
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years with food and on its own
Recipes Pairing: Pot Roast, Steak & Potatoes, Beef Stew
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A very approachable and food friendly Merlot forward blend with vibrant New World fruit.

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