Trefethen Chardonnay

In 1979 Trefethen 1976 Chardonnay was named Best Chardonnay in the World at the Gault Millau World Wine Olympics in France beginning our 30-year tradition of excellence with this most popular of white wines. Key to our success is our vineyard's location in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley where well-drained loamy soils and a marine-influenced climate yield Chardonnay grapes with rich balanced flavors. The Vintage: The spring was warm and dry getting the vines off to an early start. The weather stayed warm throughout the summer but was free of damaging heat spells. September brought a classic Napa Valley autumn with warm days and very cool nights. With the consistent warmth the harvest began about two weeks early and we had a very busy September. The beautiful growing season resulted in truly exceptional wines-full of ripe flavors developed in the sunshine and balanced by natural acidity from the cool nights. The Wine: Fruit aromas of white peach and Fuji apple fill