Hudson Napa Valley
Trillium
2021 Chardonnay
Los Carneros
Auction 27 | Lot No. 61
Vintage: 2021
Hudson Napa Valley
Trillium
Chardonnay
Los Carneros
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Old Shot Wente Clones of tiny clusters of small- to mid-sized grapes create strength and complexity
- The fruit comes from distinct blocks in our Little Bit, Ladybug and Seashell vineyards
- Each of the wines are aging sur lie, stirred regularly over 21 months in mostly new French oak barrels
- Three distinct vineyards, three prized blocks of Wente Clone never before combined are what makes Trillium
Description
This wine is a truly unique look at Hudson Ranch, showcasing a combination of three prized blocks of Shot Wente Clone. They encompass our favorite expressions from the different parts of the ranch. Blended together, they show the power and complexity of growing these heritage Wente selections on some of the most incredible soils in the Los Carneros nested appellation. We have hand-selected our favorite barrel from each of these sites to create Trillium, a one-of-a kind expression of the 2021 vintage.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Clayton Kirchhoff
Winemaker, Hudson
Clayton comes to Hudson as a young Winemaker with 14 years of winery experience and an innate skill at crafting wines of presence. Clayton has been involved with the winemaking at Hudson over the last eight years, and additionally gained experience while growing up and working in the vineyards of the small AVA of Clarksburg, California. Clayton was born in Nebraska and spent time in both Nebraska and rural California as a child. Following a BA in Business Economics at UC Santa Barbara, and a semester spent abroad in Italy, Clayton soon figured out that wine would be his life’s endeavor. Largely self-taught in winemaking, he has utilized the guidance and mentorship of some of the best winemakers in Napa Valley and beyond. Over the last eight years, Clayton has become familiar with the vineyard sites at Hudson Ranch and aims to be a steward to the wines. He is extremely excited and humbled to be able to guide the wines as production is brought back on site to the esteemed Hudson Ranch.
Country born: United States
Education: Mentors: Ehren Jordan, Mike Hirby, Luc Morlet, Peter Sisseck, Christopher Vandendriessche, John Kongsgaard, Lee Hudson
Foreign Internships: Dominio de Pingus in Ribera del Duero, Spain; and Corban’s in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Education: Napa Valley College and UCDavis extension classwork
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
SF Chronicle Winemaker to Watch 2016
Winemaking Philosophy:
I think the best winemaking is invisible. Diligence in the cellar and impeccably grown fruit allow this to be possible. There are techniques that can be applied to wines, and adjuncts that will build this that or the other, but if you work really hard at the craft of cellar work, endeavor to have clean ferments, and don’t pick grapes out of balance, you can make very pure wines. Wines that then show one growing season from one place can be magical things.
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