Tresor is perhaps the most underrated of all the flagship red Bordeaux-style blends produced in California. It’s not for want of quality. The 2012 vintage was kind to Ferrari-Carano and they were able to ripen all five Bordeaux grape varieties that go into the Tresor blend. The result is a spectacular vintage that shows deep notes of black fruits and spice, a fleshy and generous palate, and structure enough to ensure this wine will continue to improve over the next eight to ten years. It’s a gorgeous wine at an attractive price from one of Sonoma County’s top producers.
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County (California) 2012
By Robert Whitley