Free local Delivery on 6+ bottles to Cardiff, Barry, Cowbridge & Penarth. Use code - 'LOCALDELIVERY' at checkout. Chat or email us for more information.

 
USA

Chardonnay, Trefethen Family Vineyards 2020

Trefethen Estate


Tasted on our visit to Trefethen vineyards. This is a great example of a Californian Chardonnay, you can taste the warm Napa breeze. Its richer and fuller bodied that old world, this is a great wine to serve both summer and winter. 

Accolades

Wine Enthusiast 91/100

 

Production area
Planted in gravelly soils in the northwestern quadrant of the stunning Trefethen estate vineyards, Located in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. These well-drained soils combined with limited yields produce Cabernet Sauvignon fruit with bright and complex flavours.

Varieties
100% Chardonnay

Description
The nose opens with bursts of green apple, toasted brioche, honeysuckle and lemon cream pie. The palate is full yet bright, offering a pleasant viscosity and subtle notes of clove and tropical fruit. The clean finish adds an exclamation point with elegance.

Food Pairings

The perfect balance of body and acidity makes this an ideal food wine. Recipe ingredients which complement the wine are almonds, hazelnuts, tarragon, lime zest and lemon thyme. Restrained use of mild mustard is also a good match. Serve with seafood or lighter meats.

Product Details

ABV:  14.1%
Serving emp  16-18 ° C. 
Laydown

  8-12yrs

Volume

75cl

 

Accolades

Featured in SUNSET MAGAZINE (v. 2012)
Collect a Few Good Reds "Exotic spice, earth and black cherry with elegant tannins."
January 2016

96 POINTS (v. 2012)
"This vintage of Trefethen's estate Cabernet is a stunning example of the winery's prowess over the past four decades. It has everything, and everything is in balance, making it a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon of uncommon harmony."
Robert Whitley Wine Review Online  January 2015

92 POINTS ~ Highly Recommended
(v. 2012)
Decanter  February 2016

92 POINTS ~ Very Highly Recommended
(v. 2012)
California Grapevine  May 2015

PLATINUM ~ 94 POINTS (v. 2012)
Critics Challenge  June 2015

PLATINUM ~ 95 POINTS (v. 2012)
San Diego International Wine Competition
January 2015

91 POINTS (v. 2011)
Anthony Dias Blue The Tasting Panel  June 2014

90 POINTS ~ Highly Recommended (v. 2011)
California Grapevine  July 2014

90 POINTS (v. 2010)
Anthony Dias Blue The Tasting Panel  August 2013

91 POINTS (v. 2009)
Wine Enthusiast  March 2013

90 POINTS (v. 2009)
Decanter  January 2013

97 POINTS (v. 2005)
“A monumental cabernet that succeeds on every level…” Wine Enthusiast


Customer Reviews

Based on 1 review Write a review

Related Items


Stay up to date with new wines we add and special offers, enter your email below.