The Winery Trefethen of Napa Valley of California

Winery Trefethen
The winery offers 34 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 48 of the estates of California.
It is located in Napa Valley in the region of California
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The Winery Trefethen is one of the world's great estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Trefethen Estate is a symbol of the viticultural heritage of Napa Valley, one of the most prestigious wine regions in the United States, located in Northern California. Founded in 1886 and recovered from decline due to Prohibition by the Trefethen family in 1968, the estate has played a key role in the establishment of Napa Valley as a world-renowned winemaking region. Occupying an area of over 1,162 hectares, the property is appreciated for its rich variety of soils and unique microclimates which, coupled with expert viticultural craftsmanship, allow for the creation of exceptional wines. It's a stunning natural beauty, with immaculate rows of vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see, framed by the Mayacamas Mountains to the west and the Napa River to the east. The range of wines from the Trefethen Estate is as diverse as its terroir, primarily producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays, and Merlots, as well as a variety of other varietals such as Riesling and Pinot Noir. These wines are known for their quality and distinctive character, reflections of the unique growing conditions of the Napa Valley. The estate is notable not only for its wines, but also for its impressive historical architecture. The original three-story winery, built in 1886 and restored after the 2014 earthquake, is a living legacy of the viticultural history of Napa Valley. In addition, the estate is actively engaged in sustainable farming practices, which is admirable in an industry often criticized for its environmental impact.

Top Winery Trefethen wines

Looking for the best Winery Trefethen wines in Napa Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Trefethen wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Trefethen wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Trefethen

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Trefethen

How Winery Trefethen wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of sauerkraut of the sea in casserole, cod brandade without potatoes or summer tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Trefethen

On the nose the white wine of Winery Trefethen. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Trefethen. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Trefethen

  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.91/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Trefethen.

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Viognier
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Napa Valley

Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.

The top red wines of Winery Trefethen

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Trefethen

How Winery Trefethen wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with pepper, cassoulet of yesteryear or rabbit with onions and mustard.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Trefethen

On the nose the red wine of Winery Trefethen. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Trefethen. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Trefethen

  • 1995With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.53/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.31/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Trefethen.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.

The top sweet wines of Winery Trefethen

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Trefethen

How Winery Trefethen wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of cannelloni of meat, natural breton lobster or lobster tail armorican style.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Trefethen

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Trefethen. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Trefethen

  • 2013With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Trefethen.

  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Tired

Wine that is too old, faded or has suffered from handling such as racking or bottling. In the first case it is too late, in the second case the wine must be put to rest for a few weeks in the cellar.

The top pink wines of Winery Trefethen

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Trefethen

How Winery Trefethen wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal cutlets au gratin, guinea fowl with cabbage or duck legs with honey and orange.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Trefethen

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Trefethen. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Trefethen

  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Trefethen.

  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.

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Discover the grape variety: Viognier

Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.

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