Chardonnay, Trefethen Family Vineyards 2020

Name: Chardonnay, Trefethen Family Vineyards 2020
Brand: Trefethen Estate
Price: 35.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Trefethen Estate

£35.99

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

Vendor: Trefethen Estate