Trefethen Eshcol Chardonnay 2021
There are certainly regional differences in Chardonnays produced in the USA but the paramount definer of any individual wine is the intent of the winemaker. The delicacy of chardonnay offers a canvas onto which a winemaker can impress a wide variety of fragrances and flavours through the vinification techniques he chooses. I describe first the core fragrances and flavours then the most common nuances associated with these wines as they are made in America. Fragrances of the grape are apple and apple blossom, citrics but most often lemon and floral notes especially acacia. Winemakers can and do often impart vanilla, butter, which give a sense of intensity, and peanut brittle. The core flavours are apple again, pear, fig, melons and, once again, citrics most often grapefruit or lemon though here is mostly zest not juice. The winemaking can add texture and creaminess building the wine’s richness.
Where to find this wine
Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage
Top Ten Liquors - Andover
Andover
763-755-7775
Top Ten Liquors - Blaine
Blaine
763-754-3231
Top Ten Liquors - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
651-341-2142
Edina # 1 - 50th
Edina
612-903-5720
Edina # 2 - York/southdale
Edina
952-903-5730
Edina # 3 - Vernon/grandview
Edina
952-903-5740
North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393
1010 Washington Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-339-4040
Violet Wine
Minneapolis
612-423-4392
Lowry Hill Liquors
Minneapolis
612-871-2500
South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811
Harbor Wine & Spirits
Mound
952-472-0648
Top Ten Liquors - Plymouth
Plymouth
763-657-0349
Vinifera Wines & Ales
Plymouth
763-473-0008
Top Ten Liquors - Roseville
Roseville
651-340-1846
Top Ten Liquors - Slp
Saint Louis Park
952-920-0750
Scott's Liquor
Saint Paul
651-690-4434
Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515
Top Ten Liquors - Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights
612-730-7666
Tonka Bottle Shop
Wayzata
952-473-5469
Cotroneo's Wine & Spirits
White Bear Lake
848-391-6064
Top Ten Liquors - Woodbury
Woodbury
651-501-1199
Jerry's Wine & Spirits
Woodbury
651-414-4870
