# The Cowgirl and The Pilot 2018 | Trefethen Family Vineyards

https://www.trefethen.com/product/cowgirl-and-pilot-merlot-2018

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## Summary

The Cowgirl and The Pilot 2018 is a Legacy Collection Merlot sold by Trefethen Family Vineyards (Standard 750 ml) priced at $120, with tasting notes describing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, cocoa, olive, leather, and black pepper, and pairing suggestions such as Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Burrata.

## Audience

consumers / wine buyers

## Prompts this page answers

- What are the tasting notes and food pairings for The Cowgirl and The Pilot 2018 from Trefethen?
- How much does The Cowgirl and The Pilot 2018 cost and what bottle size is offered?
- Does Trefethen list any accolades or scores for The Cowgirl and The Pilot 2018?
- What is the recommended food pairing for Trefethen's Legacy Merlot The Cowgirl and The Pilot 2018?

## Purpose

Sell a specific wine vintage and provide product details (tasting notes, harvest notes, food pairings, and accolades) to support purchase.

## Highlights

- Product name: The Cowgirl and The Pilot 2018 (Legacy Collection)
- Price: $120.00 for Standard - 750 ml
- Tasting notes: aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, cocoa; hints of olive, leather, and black pepper; smooth tannins and a long finish
- Food pairing recommendation: pairs well with umami and savory dishes; winery chef suggests Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Burrata
- Accolade: 94 points from Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine (October 2021)

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — https://www.trefethen.com/product/cowgirl-and-pilot-merlot-2018

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Napa Valley winery (contact and address shown in the page footer)

## Topics

- The Cowgirl and The Pilot 2018
- Trefethen Merlot 2018
- Legacy Collection Merlot
- Napa Valley Merlot 2018
- wine tasting notes
- wine food pairings
- Connoisseurs’ Guide 94 points

## Key entities

- **The Cowgirl and The Pilot 2018** (product): Legacy Collection Merlot, Standard - 750 ml, listed at $120.00 on the product page. — https://www.trefethen.com/product/cowgirl-and-pilot-merlot-2018
- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Napa Valley winery shown in the page footer with contact details. — https://www.trefethen.com/
- **Janet & John Trefethen** (person): Individuals mentioned in the page's tribute text as the inspiration for the wine.
- **Winery Chef Chris** (person): Named on the page as recommending Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Burrata as a pairing.
- **Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine** (other): Source of the 94-point accolade quoted on the page (October 2021).

## Metadata

- Type: product