Winemaker Notes
Aptly named "Trésor" for "treasure," Ferrari-Carano presents its finest blend of the five classic Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot – selected from exceptional vineyard blocks in Knights, Alexander, and Dry Creek Valleys.
The 2022 Trésor opens with aromas of cedar, molasses, cola, cassis, and a hint of clove. The palate is full, with silky tannins adding depth to layers of plum jam and toasty dried cherry scones.
Trésor complements lamb and beef that is roasted or braised. Pair with beef stew, filet mignon, a maple bacon cheeseburger, grilled flank or sirloin steak. Try Trésor with strong-flavored cheeses like Gorgonzola or sharp cheddar.
Blend: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
This blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 5% Merlot is fermented in stainless steel and aged for 19 months in 49% new French oak. The fruit is sourced from Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, and Dry Creek. The 2022 vintage showcases a powerful and rich profile with kirsch, clove, and allspice notes, complemented by floral hints of violet and lavender. Full-bodied, it boasts a dense, rich texture balanced by underlying freshness and tension. The tannins are soaring and structured, building on the finish to create a compact, spicy wine with excellent cellar potential. A beautifully crafted wine that promises to age gracefully while delivering complexity and depth.
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James Suckling
A Bordeaux-style blend that’s a classic for this winery, so lush, opulent and polished. Relaxed velvety tannins, blueberries, black cherries, dark chocolate, spearmint and graphite. Full-bodied, based on 73% cabernet sauvignon, with a soft but solid texture, deep fruit and a lingering finish. Drink now or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
This rich and potent blend delivers aromas of spiced blackberry compote, tar and graphite on the nose, giving way to flavors of black plum, cocoa powder and rich tannin that intensifies across the finish. Give this a few years and grill up a ribeye.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
Home to a diverse array of smaller AVAs with varied microclimates and soil types, Sonoma County has something for every wine lover. Physically twice as large as Napa Valley, the region only produces about half the amount of wine but boasts both tremendous quality and variety. With its laid-back atmosphere and down-to-earth attitude, the wineries of Sonoma are appreciated by wine tourists for their friendliness and approachability. The entire county intends to become a 100% sustainable winegrowing region by 2019.
Sonoma County wines are produced with carefully selected grape varieties to reflect the best attributes of their sites—Dry Creek Valley’s consistent sunshine is ideal for Zinfandel, while the warm Alexander Valley is responsible for rich, voluptuous red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are important throughout the county, most notably in the cooler AVAs of Russian River, Sonoma Coast and Carneros. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah have also found a firm footing here.