Trefethen Vineyards & Winery

Specialties

One of Napa’s classic wine estates, Trefethen is a hidden gem. Easy to find, but only if you’re looking, our entry is on Oak Knoll Avenue, tucked away from the crowds of Highway 29. John Trefethen used to land his plane on the driveway during runs through the middle of our vineyard, over the ground we have tended for over 40 years. Located at the grand entrance to Napa Valley, we are one of Napa’s classic family wine estates. Stunning valley and vineyards vistas surround guests as they sample distinctive hand crafted estate wines. (Reservations required). We look forward to welcoming you.

History

Established in 1968.

In 1968, Eugene and Catherine Trefethen purchased seven farms surrounding a magnificent, but run-​down, 19^th-​century winery in southern Napa Valley and created Trefethen Family Vineyards. The couple’s intention was to sell all their grapes, but their son John had other ideas. In 1973, aided by his new bride Janet, John produced Trefethen Vineyards’ first commercial wine. Just three years later, the winery’s 1976 Chardonnay earned «Best Chardonnay in the World» honors at the 1979 Gault Millau World Wine Olympics in Paris.

True to the family’s vision of creating an acclaimed wine estate, they have never purchased outside grapes and are leaders in sustainable winegrowing. Today, the Trefethen family’s third generation, Loren and Hailey, assist their parents in continuing the family tradition of passion for the land, its people, and the art of crafting exceptional Napa Valley wines.

Meet the Business Owner

Hailey T.

Business Owner

Trefethen siblings, Loren and Hailey, now work (voluntarily!) at the winery full-​time. Having literally grown up in the middle of the family vineyard, the siblings have traveled widely with their parents throughout the world’s leading wine regions.

Hailey spends half of her time representing the family and the winery around the USA. The other half of her time is spent working closely with the production and vineyard teams. She manages all sustainability certifications through the CA statewide program and the Napa Green Land and Winery programs. She spends every spare minute in the vineyards and plotting what will be planted next in La Huerta — Trefethen’s five acre estate garden that supplies fruits and vegetables to all the employees and their families. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Napa Valley Vintners.