Trefethen Estate Merlot 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trefethen
Label Name:
 
Estate Merlot
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oak Knoll District).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
92% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine. Trefethen has earned vintage awards across its Merlot lineup; Sommelier's Choice listing (88 pts for recent vintage) and GBAA / competition awards for Estate Merlot (Gold for 2018)

Tasting Note
Plum, raspberry and cherry with earthy mushroom, sage and pine; black cherry, red plum and dark chocolate on a soft, bright finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, tomato-based pasta, beef stew, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ, miso-glazed eggplant, teriyaki beef, hoisin duck.

Production Method
Estate-grown fruit from Oak Knoll; fermented and finished in oak barrels, typically aged ~16–18 months with a portion new oak (estimate). Sustainable vineyard practices.

Vineyard Info
Trefethen Family Vineyards — family-owned estate restored in 1973; historic wooden gravity-flow winery with ~600 acres of estate vineyards in Oak Knoll.