Trefethen Dragon's Tooth Red Blend 2013
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Blend: 52% Malbec, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend of 52% Malbec, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot, the 2013 Dragon's Tooth is a beautiful effort from Trefethen. The wine shows loads of licorice, blueberry and blackberry fruit, a touch of chocolate, medium to full body, sweet tannin and a long finish. By Napa standards, it's a good value. Drink it over the next decade.
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