Wine in Oak Knoll District

Luminus means light, a bright and fresh essence captured in this Oak Knoll Chardonnay. Alive with fresh fruit flavors with a hint of cream and florals followed with a elegant, textural finish.

THE VINTAGE The spring was warm and dry, getting the vines off to an early start. The weather stayed warm throughout the summer but was free of damaging heat spells. September brought a classic Napa Valley autumn with warm days and very cool nights. With the consistent warmth, the harvest began about two weeks early and we had a very busy September. The beautiful growing season resulted in truly exceptional wines—full of ripe flavors, developed in the sunshine, and balanced by natural acidity from the cool nights. THE WINE Aromas of jasmine, orange blossom and lime lead to rich tropical and floral notes on the palate. The wine has delightful acidity and minerality and ends with flavors of ruby red grapefruit and peaches. FOOD AFFINITIES Shellfish, sushi, crab cakes, seared Ahi tuna, lemon chicken, grilled chicken-apple sausages and a broad assortment of Asian, southwestern and Caribbean dishes (especially green curries) are just a few of the delicious matches for this wonderfully versatile food wine. Don’t forget to sip some while you cook!

Because Merlot flourishes in relatively cool growing regions with moist soils, it’s extremely well-suited to the ancient alluvial loams, temperate climate, and long growing season of our estate vineyard in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, a sweet spot between Napa’s warmer up-valley regions and its cool southern tip.

Our Block 250 Merlot is deeply colored with highly fragrant aromas of spiced plum and black cherry. On the palate the stone fruit flavors are layered with lush notes of blackberry and dark chocolate. The rich fruit is underscored with toasty oak and supple tannins leading to a fine elegant finish.

Malbec brings plush fruit characters and a hint of floral with Cabernet Sauvignon providing the backbone for this lovely blend. Merlot adds a lively spice and herbal character. Cabernet Franc provides finesse and a peppery perfume and Petit Verdot adds color and structure. Crafted to share selected estate lots in a truly fun, everyday wine at a great price, Double T is named for the quadrilateral cordon trellis, commonly known as "Double T." It is also a nod to the generations of T's who have helped build our vineyard and winery.

2011 got off to a late start with a cool and wet spring. A surprise rain in our typically dry June was followed by a more seasonable, but cooler summer. We were delighted by a very warm and dry September. October was a roller-coaster with some rains early on and then, thankfully it was dry and warm. Being 100% estate grown, we opted to drop fruit affected by the colder weather and produce our wines from only the remaining ripe and well-balanced grapes. Thus, our yields were considerably smaller and the grapes rich in flavor.

Our 38th vintage of Napa Valley Chardonnay is a classic Trefethen Chardonnay which highlights tropical and floral aromas with a hint of almond. This Chardonnay has a soft mouthfeel balanced with acidity and a stony minerality which makes this a very food-friendly wine. Flavors of apple pie and citrus, especially that of lemon zest, fill the palate of this rich and balanced Chardonnay.

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