AMERICA TREFETHEN FAMILY VINEGARDS 2019 DRAGON’S TOOTH 14.3%

Specifications：12 in carton

No.：TRE002-4

Alcohol: 14.6%
Volume: 750ml
Residual sugar: 2.7g/L
Acid: 5.9g/L
Grape variety: 40% Malbec / 32% Petit Verdot / 23% Cabernet Sauvignon / 5% Merlot
Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Oak: 18 months / 51% New Oak

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【Product Story】

THE VINTAGE: The dormant season was wet with much more rain than usual before the skies cleared in April, just in time for budbreak. The weather in May was surprisingly cool and rainy again, slowing down the vine growth and serving as a harbinger of the rollercoaster growing season that followed. The summer months alternated between warmer and cooler than average, but thankfully, the daily high temperatures rarely exceeded 100°F. September was warm and sunny, providing the perfect finish and all the grapes were in by mid-October.

【Tasting Notes】

Bold, dark fruit aromas of blackberry, plum, and boysenberry are complemented by notes of clove, nutmeg, and cedar. Generous on the palate, the lively acidity and youthful tannins add depth and energy, leading to a long, concentrated finish.

Winery Chef Chris Kennedy suggests pairing Dragon‘s Tooth with our Four Cheese Ravioli with Smoked Ham and Greens. The smoky flavor of the ham highlights the dark fruit notes of the wine and the greens complement its peppery notes while the complex richness of the cheese cuts nicely through the tannins on the finish.