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2009 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.
Vintage
- 2009
Varietal
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100% Chardonnay
Appellation
- Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Estate Vineyard
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100% Main Ranch
Harvest
- September 8–October 23
Oak
- 9 months (17% new) French
Alcohol
- 13.5% by volume
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2009 was an excellent, even-keeled vintage in Napa Valley. Consistently mild weather throughout the growing and harvest seasons resulted in stress-free vines, long grape hang times, and fruit with finely developed flavors at lower-than-normal sugar levels.
The WineOur 36th vintage of Napa Valley Chardonnay offers all the ingredients fans of this wine have come to treasure: beautifully fresh, complex aromas of golden apple, spicy pear and bright citrus fruit coupled with floral notes and hints of butter and toasty/clove-y French oak; a supple, beautifully balanced texture with vibrant apple and lemon-lime flavors; and a crisp, slightly spicy finish with refreshing mineral tones. The product of a cool-climate vintage, it is delightful now, but will unfold gracefully with further bottle aging.
Food AffinitiesDelightful with seafood, lemon herb-roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes, and foods seasoned with a bit of tarragon.
Accolades
1st Place, 91 Points
“Very highly recommended” ~ California Grapevine Vintage 2009
1st Place “Very highly recommended” ~ California Grapevine Vintage 2008
“EXCEPTIONAL” ~ Dan Berger’s Vintage Experiences Vintage 2008
