Trefethen Merlot 2015

Merlot flourishes in relatively cool growing regions with moist soils, making it an ideal match for certain parts of our estate vineyard, located in the Oak Knoll District of the Napa Valley, a sweet spot between warmer up-valley regions and the cool southern tip.

This 2015 Merlot sets the standard for elegance with a perfume of red fruits and earthy notes and flavors of raspberry, plum, and black pepper. On the palate, the wine is silky yet bright, a classic Trefethen.

Delicious with duck, barbecued chicken, lamb dishes, tomato-based pasta and mushroom pizza. A dash of freshly ground black pepper over a dish creates a lovely combination with our Merlot.

Blend: 95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec