Founders Eugene and Catherine Trefethen were ahead of their time. While terms like “sustainability” or “estate grown” were not widely used back in 1968, they understood that in order to produce world-class wines they would need a special plot of land that was treated with the utmost respect. Today, the third generation of the Trefethen family carries on this vision. Built in 1886, John and Janet began restoring what is today the Trefethen winery in 1973. A national historic landmark and the only wooden gravity-flow winery in the Napa Valley, Trefethen is also one of Napa's largest estate wineries, with its 600 acres of vineyards surrounding the winery. Wine is made solely from the fruit of their estate vineyards in the Oak Knoll DIstrict of Napa Valley.
We will taste:
Dry Riesling 2022 — Vibrant aromas of stone fruit and lemon zest are layered with notes of jasmine and wildflowers. Fresh on the palate, flavors of grapefruit, lime and other citrus lead to a clean and bright finish. Tangy and minerally with sliced spiced pear, flint and spice character that follow through to a full body. Minerally at the end. Rating: 93, James Suckling. 12% ABV. $31.99/$10.50
Eschol Red Blend 2020 — Ripe, juicy flavors of plum, cherry, and raspberry are layered with notes of warming clove, black pepper, and cocoa. The wine opens with bold fruit-forward aromas of blackberry and dried cherry. On the palate, bright red fruit flavors give way to modest tannins and balanced acidity, making it very food-friendly Full-bodied and balanced, this red blend is supported with a generous mouthfeel and long-lasting finish. Food-friendly Blend: 53% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc. 14.3% ABV. $34.99/$11.50
Merlot 2019 — Smooth and fresh, this wine opens with ripe raspberry, cherry, plum, vanilla pod, toast, and a touch of dark chocolate. On the palate, darker fruit flavors of black cherry and boysenberry emerge with layered herbal notes leading to a long, juicy finish. Atouch of mint leaf. Ripe, yet elegant fruit on the palate. Refreshing acidity. Blend: 84% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5%, Malbec. Rating: 90, Decanter. 14.1% ABV. $36.99 (regularly, $56.50)/$12
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