Nose
Vibrant aromas of cassis, plum and pomegranate combine with notes of olive,
cedar, mocha and a subtle hint of smoke.
Palate
Flavors of cherry and
blueberry on the palate. Soft and elegant, Trésor flows seamlessly, adding
extension to the lengthy finish.
Growing Conditions
2014 gave us another great crop of grapes, despite a second year of farming
under drought conditions. The growing season began with early bud break
after a dry winter, which led to a warm and dry spring. A consistently warm
summer was followed by elevated temperatures toward the end of August,
prompting an earlier harvest than the previous year. These favorable
conditions resulted in wines with good color and tannin structure along with
concentrated flavors.
Bottling
August 2016
Winemaking
Upon entering the gravity-flow winery, the grapes are destemmed and hand
sorted. Whole berries are transferred by conveyor to oak and stainless steel
tanks for three days of cold soaking. Following the cold soak, yeast is added
and pump overs commence, one to two times daily, for the duration of
primary fermentation. After fermentation, each tank is drained to French oak
barrels, keeping each lot separate. The wine undergoes malolactic
fermentation and 21 months of cave aging before bottling in August 2016.
Aging
41% new French oak 59% older oak
Food Pairing
Trésor complements lamb and beef dishes that are roasted or braised, like
braised lamb with fennel, or pair with beef stew, filet mignon with
mushrooms in a whiskey pan sauce, a bacon maple cheeseburger, or grilled
flank or sirloin steak. Try Trésor with strong-flavored cheeses such as
Gorgonzola or sharp Cheddar.
