Trefethen Estate Merlot 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trefethen
Label Name:
 
Estate Merlot
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 95; Wine Enthusiast 93; Wilfred Wong 93; Tasting Panel 91. 1% per retailer technical listing. )

Tasting Note
Silky, medium-full Merlot showing raspberry, plum and blackberry with black pepper, savory earth and gentle vanilla/oak spice; bright acidity and smooth tannins lead to a long, balanced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck confit, mushroom pizza/pasta, grilled steak, barbecue chicken. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, teriyaki beef, shiitake mushroom stir-fry.

Production Method
Estate-grown, sustainably farmed fruit; fermented in small lots and aged in oak barrels. (Estimated barrel aging 16–18 months in French and American oak.)

Vineyard Info
Trefethen Family Vineyards — family-owned estate in Oak Knoll (estate plantings since 1968) centered on a restored 1886 gravity-flow winery; known for sustainable farming and estate bottlings.