Trefethen Dragon's Tooth (Malbec Blend) 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trefethen
Label Name:
 
Dragon's Tooth (Malbec Blend)
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
40% Malbec, 32% Petit Verdot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
95 pts (Gold) — International Wine Challenge 2022; 91 pts — IWSC 2023; 90 pts — Wine Enthusiast 2023; 91 pts (Gold) — Sommeliers Choice Awards 2022; Gold — San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2023

Tasting Note
Bold blackberry, plum and boysenberry with clove, nutmeg and cedar; generous, silky palate with lively acidity, youthful tannins and a long, concentrated toasty oak finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, four-cheese ravioli with smoked ham. Asian: Chinese char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef bulgogi, spicy Sichuan braised beef.

Production Method
Estate-grown fruit harvested Sept 18–Oct 23; Bordeaux-style fermentation and aged 18 months in oak (51% new).

Vineyard Info
Trefethen Family Vineyards — family-owned estate in Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, practicing sustainable farming; established by Eugene and Catherine Trefethen and known for estate-grown signature wines.