Trefethan Family Vineyards Dry Riesling 75cl

In 1968, when Eugene and Catherine Trefethen purchased several parcels of farmland just north of the town of Napa, their property, like much of the valley at the time, contained orchards andhayfields in addition to vineyards. In 1973, Eugene and Catherine’s son John Trefethen and his new bride Janet began making wines from the estate, breathing life back into a historic winery onthe property. In the mid-2000s, John and Janet’s two children—Hailey and Lorenzo Trefethen—became the third generation of the family to steward the estate.

Steadfast in their family’s commitment to an ever- deepening knowledge of their legendary Oak Knoll District vineyards, Hailey and Lorenzo help lead a team that thoughtfully refines their approach, vintage after vintage, building on a legacy of estate grown wines of remarkable quality and integrity. Trefethen Family Vineyards is truly a rarity in the Napa Valley: a winery that grows, vinifies, and ages all its winesentirely on property stewarded by a single family for multiple generations.

Built in 1886 and lovingly restored by the family, Trefethen’s historic winery building is on the National Register of Historic Places and sits in the centre of the 400-acre Main Ranch. Located just east of Highway 29, in between the towns of Napa and Yountville, this valley-floor property forms the heart of the OakKnoll District. Notably cooler than up-valley regions like Oakville and Rutherford, Oak Knoll’s proximity to the San Pablo Bay creates an uncommon climate, a “sweet spot” where both early-ripening varieties like Riesling and Chardonnay, as well as late-ripening varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, can thrive. Trefethen wines lead with astonishing freshness and verve, abenefit of the cool climate of the Oak Knoll District. Winemaker Bryan Kays aims to express the unique attributes of each vineyard block with transparency and subtlety, emphasising bright fruit flavours and lively acidity.

The dedication of the Trefethen family is manifest in every aspect of our operation, from the soil to the table, including sustainable farming, thoughtful winemaking, and gracious hospitality.

Refreshing aromas of lime zest and apple are layered with floral hints of jasmine and orange blossom. Bright on the palate, flavours of guava and peach are lively with notes of Granny Smith apple and citrus.