Palate
Vibrant aromas and flavors of blackberry jam, cassis, cedar, anise, blueberry, spiced
rum, coffee and caramel combine with a full, rich mid-palate with considerable, round tannins. This wine’s upfront silkiness and roundness make for a
delicious selection now and will drink well for 15—20 years.
Growing Conditions
Overall, 2012 was a very good year with ideal weather conditions for the
vines. Spring produced great set and average rainfall led to ideal yields. Consistently warm temperatures during the summer months without any heat
spikes or major rain events allowed for longer “hang time” leading to fully
ripe flavors.
Bottling
August 2014
Winemaking
Upon entering the gravity-flow winery, the grapes are destemmed and hand
sorted. Whole berries are transferred by conveyor to stainless steel and oak
tanks for a four-day cold soak prior to fermentation. After fermentation, each
tank is drained to 40% new barrels and 60% older barrels, keeping each lot
separate. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and 21 months of cave
aging before blending and bottling.
Aging
40% new French, American
and Hungarian oak,
60% older oak
Food Pairing
Trésor complements lamb, beef and duck dishes that are roasted or braised.
Try Trésor with strong-flavored cheeses such as Gorgonzola and sharp Cheddar
