Palate
Aptly named “Trésor” for “treasure,” the grapes are hand harvested from lowyielding vines primarily on our mountain vineyards. Vibrant aromas and flavors
of boysenberry, cassis, anise, black cherry, and caramel come together with
lingering plum on a long finish. This wine’s upfront silkiness and roundness
make for a delicious selection now and will drink well for 15-20 years.
Growing Conditions
2013 was another great year for making wine. The growing season began
with an early budbreak, after a cool, wet winter. A warm summer folloed an
unusually warm, dry spring. Elevated tempuratures in August lead to an earlier
harvest than in recent years. These favorable conditions resulted in wines
featuring good color and tannin structure along with concentrated flavors.
Bottling
August 2015
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 42% new barrels, keeping each lot separate. The
wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and 21 months of cave aging before
blending and bottling.
Aging
42% new French oak, 58% 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.
