Trefethen, Dragons Tooth, Napa Valley, USA
Trefethen, Dragons Tooth, Napa Valley, USA
This alluring blend has rich aromas of ripe red plum, baking spices, and cracked pepper. The palate is lush with flavors of cherries and dark berries. Malbec brings color and diversity of fruit; Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon lend the darker fruits and robust structure. Merlot rounds out the mid-palate and brings an elegant freshness to the wine. While in its youth, this wine will benefit from decanting before serving.
This blend shines with leaner cuts of meat like flank, sirloin, and skirt steak.
Vintage - 2021
Country - USA
Region - Napa Valley
Grape Varieties - 49% Malbec, 37% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol by volume - 14.2%
Bottle - 75cl
The dedication of the Trefethen family is manifest in every aspect of their operation, from the soil to the table, including sustainable farming, thoughtful winemaking, and gracious hospitality.
The preceding winter, which marked their second consecutive drought year, featured the lowest rainfall total in their entire history, going back to 1968. The vines grew vigorously during the warm and dry spring as the vineyard team did an excellent job with early weed control and irrigation. The summer months, from June through September, were all cooler than average, which slowed down the ripening process and allowed for fantastic flavor development. The yields were lower than usual, given the drought conditions, but the resulting wines are all excellent and reflect their unique location in the Oak Knoll District at the cooler southern end of Napa Valley.
Pronounced aromas of blueberry, plum and cassis are layered with earthy notes of leather and molasses. Rich and substantial on the palate, flavors of more blueberry, plum and cherry carry over to a long, toasty finish.