Mario Trinchero and his wife Mary arrived in the Napa Valley in the late 1940s and bought and restored an old winery. They hit the jackpot in the 1970s when their son Bob came up with the idea of white Zinfandel, which they sold under the Sutter Home label. They began purchasing vineyards in various Napa Valley AVAs in the 1980s and completed a winery in 2007 to produce the Trinchero Napa Valley wines, the first of which were introduced for the 2009 vintage. Mary’s Vineyard in the Calistoga AVA was initially planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon in 1990. A few year later they added Sauvignon Musqué, a clone that has golden berries with floral, tropical flavors. The 2019 is 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc with pale golden color that displays hints of green. Aromas and flavors of grapefruit, melon, green apple, with a touch of fresh herbs and bright citrusy acidity provide a refreshing partner for grilled scallops or a Caprese salad.
Trinchero, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
By Rebecca Murphy