Trefethen Dragon's Tooth (Malbec Blend) 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trefethen
Label Name:
 
Dragon's Tooth (Malbec Blend)
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oak Knoll District).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.6%
Grape(s):
 
49% Malbec, 27% Petit Verdot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Jeb Dunnuck 91; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90; Wine & Spirits 90

Tasting Note
Expressive cherry and blackberry with fig, tobacco leaf, sarsaparilla, dark chocolate and toasty oak; medium‑full, round tannins and a lush, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, creamy mushroom pasta, braised short ribs; Asian: Korean BBQ, Sichuan beef, char siu pork, Peking duck; aged cheeses (cheddar, manchego).

Production Method
Estate fruit fermented in small lots (native yeasts reported), matured ~16 months in French oak barrels; bottled unfined/filtered

Vineyard Info
Trefethen Family Vineyards (founded by Eugene & Catherine Trefethen) farms estate vineyards in Oak Knoll, Napa Valley; third‑generation, sustainably farmed estate.