Trefethen Family Vineyards

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Katie's Acre Chardonnay 2020

Such a pretty bottle and name. Tastes more like a Sauvignon blanc than a Chardonnay. Tart and light. Grapefruit. Vanilla finish. — 2 years ago

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Matthiasson

Trefethen Vineyard Riesling 2018

Matthiasson’s version of a balanced and true-to-place Riesling. These grapes are of the eldest vines grown at the Trefethen property. 105 cases produced. 12.1% EtOH.

A very pale yellow, slow forming legs, dry and acidic wine with notes of lemon zest, honeysuckle, jasmine, chalk, green apple, beeswax.
— 4 years ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

Special Release Napa Valley Chardonnay 1996

Brioche, cream, honey cake, caramel, vanilla, acidity, life, finesse, elegance ... what a wine — 5 years ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Reserve Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Well balanced cab. No parts too much or little. Firm tannins, some fruit — 8 months ago

Kirkland Signature

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2025

Wow! First to review. Notice the bottle of Halo by trefethen to the right? Opened this after sharing that other bottle. Bought this before think Kirkland wines are usually interesting and delicious and limited. Especially the reds. This $10 Kirkland napa blend is a steal. I bet in a blind taste people wouldn’t guess it was $10. I wish I bought more. I predict next time I go to Costco which I is next week it will not be available. — 2 years ago

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David Arthur

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018

David T
9.0

They greet you with their Chardonnay when you visit. They buy grapes from Trefethen to make their Chardonnay.

My experience with this is when you are mosttly a red wine producer, you need a white to start people & for Winery dinners with non meat dishes. It is not the primary focus of what they do. It’s more of an after thought and what you get is something very serviceable. That is the case here.

Their Chardonnay is very classic Sonoma...good but, nothing outstanding. Green apple, lemon, lime, kiwi, some butter & cream, mid oaked & backboned.with decent acidity and nicely polished.
— 4 years ago

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Eric

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How were the “covid protocol” tastings @David T ? I’m headed to a couple of places on Friday after thanksgiving. Haven’t been up since the pandemic started.
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@Eric S iIt is handled really well. Everything is well sanitized. Felt completely safe. Nearly all our tastings were outdoor. Beginning Tuesday, I think they start their red protocols. That means, everything will be outside. Enjoy your trip.

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Merlot

Lovely Merlot. Will gladly drink again. — 4 years ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Quandary Napa Valley White Blend 2018

A good white blend - citrus overtones and a bit of oak. April 2019. — 5 years ago

Foundation

Restoring a Napa Valley Icon Red Blend

A big oil’ Napa Cab. My future father in law bought this bottle when Emma and I got engaged at Trefethen in 2017.

Perfectly balanced, which is necessary because the amount of new French oak leaves a serious impression. This was a great wine with Swedish meatballs and gravy. Definitely enjoy with a rich meal.
— 5 years ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

One Hope Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Very approachable. Ready to drink. Lovely red fruit with mild tannins. Will continue to improve!🍷 — 8 months ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

HãLo Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Terrific and Smitty start. Savory long finish. — 3 years ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

This was the surprise of the evening. Wasn’t expecting a Napa Cab from the 90s to be this restrained, pretty and savory: black olive, peppercorns, pencil shavings, stewed black cherries. — 4 years ago

Maura Passanisi
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Trefethen Family Vineyards

Harmony Oak Knoll District Chardonnay 2016

I shall be the first to rate the 2016 vintage.. I find this Chardonnay to be almost perfect. I am usually not a fan of chards but Trefethen has the talent to make it palatable for every drinker. It has a marshmallow touch to it, light golden color, apricot on the nose and slightly lemony on the back of the tongue and tingly at the very top. — 4 years ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

Library Selection Napa Valley Chardonnay 1988

1988 vintage! Still has vibrant acidity and fruit! Fabulous! — 5 years ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

F•H•B Oak Knoll District Merlot 2014

FHB 2014. Too hot and humid upstairs so hour decant in the fridge. Gone too soon- deck time chilling. Can’t wait to try it again in a few months. — 6 years ago

Amy HadjianDave Wismer
with Amy and Dave
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