Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Chardonnay

9.061 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

Today I am trying the 2012 Trefethen Chardonnay. After the earthquake they recently experienced and the damage they suffered I thought I would like to try their wines. I am pleasantly surprised and enjoying this Chardonnay. The aroma is wonderful full of pineapple, lemon, other citrus notes, butter cream and white flowers. On the palate I get nice lemon zest, peach, mild butter, good minerality, medium + acidity and a good long lingering finish. This is a well balanced Chardonnay and bought at $26.99.

Today I am trying the 2012 Trefethen Chardonnay. After the earthquake they recently experienced and the damage they suffered I thought I would like to try their wines. I am pleasantly surprised and enjoying this Chardonnay. The aroma is wonderful full of pineapple, lemon, other citrus notes, butter cream and white flowers. On the palate I get nice lemon zest, peach, mild butter, good minerality, medium + acidity and a good long lingering finish. This is a well balanced Chardonnay and bought at $26.99.

2 people found it helpfulSep 7th, 2014
Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

8.4

Very solid CA Chardonnay. Happy to see 2012 turned out fantastic.

Very solid CA Chardonnay. Happy to see 2012 turned out fantastic.

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2014
Helene Kremer

Hospitality White Crane Winery

9.3

Paired with a grilled mixed seafood dinner, balanced acids and tannins, not too hot = great wine!

Paired with a grilled mixed seafood dinner, balanced acids and tannins, not too hot = great wine!

Jan 1st, 2015
Bill Bender

Oaky, cloying, sharp. Pour out. My mother in law is slurping it up. Nice decoy wine.

Oaky, cloying, sharp. Pour out. My mother in law is slurping it up. Nice decoy wine.

Sep 7th, 2014
Matthew Horbund

Toasted pears w creme brûlée, overpowered by toasty spice on finish! @cabotcheese paired w @trefethenfamily Chardonnay 2012 Oak Knoll, Napa Valley!

Toasted pears w creme brûlée, overpowered by toasty spice on finish! @cabotcheese paired w @trefethenfamily Chardonnay 2012 Oak Knoll, Napa Valley!

May 9th, 2014
Adam Seibel

Great Chardonnay, easy to drink, smooth

Great Chardonnay, easy to drink, smooth

Feb 9th, 2017
Traci

👍👍Solid chardonnay. Well balanced. Fruity. Crisp.

👍👍Solid chardonnay. Well balanced. Fruity. Crisp.

Feb 13th, 2016
Christian Bronstein

Honeyed apple with some floral notes, mid weight with good texture leading into toasty oak and creaminess on the finish, but not too overly pronounced

Honeyed apple with some floral notes, mid weight with good texture leading into toasty oak and creaminess on the finish, but not too overly pronounced

Jan 2nd, 2016
Laurie Sessa

Always a favorite!!

Always a favorite!!

Mar 28th, 2015
Kaushal Kantawala

Floral and flavorful Chardonnay

Floral and flavorful Chardonnay

Nov 29th, 2014