Trefethen Eshcol Chardonnay 2023 750ml

Eshcol rounds out the Trefethen portfolio as an introduction to our estate grown and sustainably produced wines. Crafted for those looking for Napa Valley quality in an accessible wine, Eshcol delivers an incredible value. Inspired by our world-class classic Signature Chardonnay, this approachable wine has all the Trefethen charm in a relaxed and delightful style. Crafted with select estate lots, its bouquet is beautifully complex with fresh notes of green apple, lemon, tangerine, and orange blossom. Balanced with excellent texture, bright acidity, and a long, lively finish.

• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Sub Appellation: Oak Knoll District
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.5%

Varietal

Chardonnay

Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one that has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is Chardonnay. This green-skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity, which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.