LiQuery - Trefethen Estate Chardonnay 2018

TREFETHEN ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2018

Item:	95760
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2018 VINTAGES
Release Date:	2021-05-01
Producer:	Trefethen Vineyards
Location:	USA - California
Price:	$48.95 Price History
Style:	White Wine Full-bodied & Rich
Alcohol:	13.0%
Varietal:	Chardonnay
Sugar Code:	XD (2.0 g/L)
Rating:	97
Total Inventory:	12 vs. on
Glass Style:	Montrachet (Chardonnay) Purchase Glass

Description
Built in 1886 by Hamden McIntyre, who also designed Far Niente and Inglenook, this winery (then known as Eshcol) closed in the wake of prohibition. The Trefethen family purchased, and began restoring, the property in 1968. Their 2009 Estate Chardonnay, grown in the relatively cool Oak Knoll district, delivers lively tropical fruit notes accented by carefully integrated oak and a vibrant acidity. Relish over the next 3-5 years with oven-roasted chicken or pheasant.

Description

Built in 1886 by Hamden McIntyre, who also designed Far Niente and Inglenook, this winery (then known as Eshcol) closed in the wake of prohibition. The Trefethen family purchased, and began restoring, the property in 1968. Their 2009 Estate Chardonnay, grown in the relatively cool Oak Knoll district, delivers lively tropical fruit notes accented by carefully integrated oak and a vibrant acidity. Relish over the next 3-5 years with oven-roasted chicken or pheasant.

Tasting Notes
100% Chardonnay. A delicious, enticing Chardonnay which draws you into the glass with its fresh lemon rind and pith characters, balanced by a touch of perfectly judged oak sweetness. Very textural, showing strident fruit and a juicy finish. Score - 97. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2020)