Trefethen Family Vineyards
Trefethen Family Vineyards
AboutTrefethen Family Vineyards
In 1968, Eugene and Catherine Trefethen bought a neglected Napa Valley estate, which their son John and his future wife Janet set about restoring. The old Eshcol winery, built in 1886, was brought back into use for the family’s first commercial harvest in 1973. Third-generation Hailey and Lorenzo now work alongside John and Janet in the family business.
The home ranch in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District grows nine grape varieties, helped by varied soils and a cool climate that allows a long ripening season. Janet helped secure recognition for Oak Knoll as an appellation in 2004.
Trefethen 2017 Dry Riesling
American White
$44.99
Jasmine, honeyed white peach and grapefruit appear in a fresh, fragrant profile. Punchy lime acidity accompanies tropical and mineral characters, with freshness, verve and definition. The wine is dry and carries twelve and a half percent alcohol. It comes from the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, where the estate grows the Riesling used for this bottling.
Trefethen 2021 Eshcol Red Oak Knoll District
American Red
$74.99
Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for fifty-one percent of the blend, with Malbec at twenty-three percent, Merlot and Petit Verdot at twelve percent each, and Cabernet Franc at two percent. Raspberry and Bing cherry appear with leather and liquorice. Dark fruit and black pepper are also present. The finish is balanced and smooth. Fruit comes entirely from the Main Ranch estate vineyard, and maturation lasts fourteen months.
Trefethen 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District
American Red
$129.99
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot form an eighty-eight, six and six percent blend from the Main Ranch estate vineyard. Dark plum and black cherry appear with cocoa, pepper and fragrant herbs. Bright cherry flavours are accompanied by vanilla and forest floor. The wine spent eighteen months in oak, with fifty-three percent new barrels. Alcohol is thirteen-point-nine percent, and the fruit is sustainably farmed.
Trefethen 2016 Estate Pinot Noir
American Red
$80.99
Forest floor, dark cherry, raspberry and strawberry appear in the aromas. The palate is velvety and carries truffle, mushroom and baking-spice flavours. Fruit comes from Oak Knoll District in Napa Valley, and the bottle carries thirteen and six-tenths percent alcohol. The winery recommends leaner meats, poultry or sausage, with coriander, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, cinnamon or allspice.
Trefethen 2019 Chardonnay
American White
$64.99
A Napa Valley Chardonnay shaped by a long-standing commitment to quality, with pineapple, apple and Meyer lemon layered over orange peel and pear. The palate is full-bodied and structured, but fresh acidity keeps the richness in balance. Creme brulee and vanilla add gentle depth before a smooth, lingering finish. Serve with roast chicken, rich seafood or creamy pasta.