Trefethen Dragon’s Tooth Napa Valley Red 2021
97 Points, 2024 Decanter Wine Awards – 97 Points, Forbes
Once again, Decanter hosted the biggest international wine awards show. There are bronze medals, silver, gold and then platinum. This one was so good it took home platinum, the only American Red Blend to do so. Trefethen’s Dragon Tooth Bordeaux Blend is a showstopper, a seamless Big Red that has a plenty of juicy, rich dark fruit up front followed by, spice components and firm, smooth, grippy tannins. This is a perfect example of the power of the volcanic soil from the beloved Oak Knoll district and how it positively impacts concentration and depth of flavor. Considering that it probably has 15-20 years of drinking ahead, is priced like a misprint and has some enormous accolades behind it, I would say this is easily one of the best deals in all of Napa.
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97 Points (Platnium Winner), Decanter Wine Awards 2024
“Intrepid aromas of richly peppered blue and black fruit with a sheen of minty refreshment. Structured, polished and densely textured, with indulgent tannins and a penetrating bead of fine acidity. Built for the long haul.”
97 Points, Forbes Magazine
“On the nose, there is a profound aroma of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums. There are also hints of violets, cocoa, and a touch of vanilla and spice from the oak aging. On the palate, Dragon’s Tooth is a dense, full-bodied and well-structured wine. The initial burst of dark fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherry are followed by layers of dark chocolate, espresso, and a subtle, dusty minerality. The tannins are firm yet velvety and well-ripened, giving the wine a noticeable backbone. The finish is long and smooth, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of smokiness.”
All of you are probably now familiar with the husband-and-wife operation at Trefethen that has been in Oak Knoll since 1973. Since they re-established the original winery from 1886, Janet and John have done an incredible job with their gorgeous estate, boasting the only wooden gravity-flow winery in the entire region. They’re really incredible.
But some of you may not be familiar with their homage to their Welsh roots and their ‘Dragon’s Tooth’ Bordeaux Blend, a gorgeous Big Red that’s made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Merlot. The label features a red dragon who, according to British legend, defeated a white dragon in a great battle in the sky. A young Merlin watched the duel with King Vortigern and then predicted the coming of King Arthur, leading Vortigern’s Welsh army to victory over the invading Saxons.
The ‘Dragon’s Tooth’ is Janet and John’s favorite wine for their own consumption. It’s a dazzling blend that always meshes beautifully, flashing generous fruit on the palate but also backing it up with lively acidity which gives it structure, energy and depth. They don’t just love it for sentimental reasons–the wine is really excellent. In the 2021 vintage, it reached heights never before seen for the winery – the top American Red Blend of the entire 2024 Decanter Wine Awards and a 97-point platinum showing.
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