Ferrari-Carano 2019 Tresor, Red Blend, Sonoma
Ferrari-Carano 2019 Tresor, Red Blend, Sonoma
#19 on WE Top 100! Top Red Blend from Ferrari-Carano!
#19 on WE Top 100! Top Red Blend from Ferrari-Carano!
Aptly named “Trésor” for “treasure,” Ferrari-Carano presents its finest blend of the five classic Bordeaux varietals, 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, selected from exceptional vineyard blocks in Knights, Alexander, and Dry Creek Valleys.
Upon entering the winery, the hand-harvested grapes are sorted, destemmed and then cold soaked for 3 days. Following the cold soak, yeast is added and pump overs commence, one to two times daily, for the duration of primary fermentation. The wine is drained and pressed, then moved to barrels for malolactic fermentation, remaining in individual lots until blending and bottling. The wine completes a total of 20 months in French oak (56% new) in wine caves, allowing for the perfect balance of fruit, tannin and oak.
Wine Enthusiast ranked it #19 on their Top 100 List with a 94 Point Rating saying 'A nicely firm texture holds together vivid black currants, blackberries and mint in this full-bodied, dark and assertive blend, which is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon. Ample tannins match the outstanding ripeness of the fruit for good balance despite the wine's obvious heft and power. Best from 2027–2037.'