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Trefethen Vineyards

1160 Oak Knoll Avenue, P.O. Box 2460, Napa, CA 94558
707-255-7700
Ranked #6 of 92 attractions in Napa
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Wineries
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. Designated a National Historic Landmark, our 19th-century redwood winery is still a working cellar, and along with our gracious staff it provides a warm, comfortable environment in which to sample our distinctive, award-winning wines. We look forward to welcoming you. « less
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Greenwich, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The wines here were pretty good, but the "tasting" experience was sub-par (quite busy, and little description of what you were tasting was provided). The scenery is certainly beautiful, however, so that in and of itself is worth the visit. More

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Vienna, West Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I had to think about whether to give this one 3 or 4 stars, so here's what got it four... Wine: 4 stars. It's good, but certainly not great, and reasonably priced. Again, totally subjective. Grounds: 5 stars. The grounds are beautiful and offer many opportunities for "kodak moments." Tasting: 2 stars. We felt like we were at a bar.... More

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Atlanta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This winery was recommended by friends before I visited Napa and it did not disappoint. More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I only did a tasting at Trefethen. (The tour didn't fit into our itinerary.) The wines were great and the staff were very friendly and fun, not too serious. The only down side is that the tasting fee is not waived with a minimum purchase. While this isn't a big deal, I appreciate wineries who waive the fee. More

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Great family vineyard and a fun-loving environment! More

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Big Island, Hawai'i
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Trefethen was our first stop on our tour of California's wine country. We had high expectations because we've enjoyed their wines (and still do). The grounds were gorgeous - loved the entrance and long drive to the tasting room. The wines were lovely as usual. The only down side was the guy pouring our wine. He was informative, pleasant, but... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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This was the first tour that took us into the vineyard....literally. Michael spent a lot of time explaining care of the vines, etc. I loved it! He was in no hurry, and neither were we. After the lengthy tour we sat in a beautiful tasting room at a long table. He gave us an extensive list of wines and said... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The vineyard is lovely and the wines we tasted are excellent. The staff is very knowledgeable. They have lime trees in the yard! That was a wonderful day. Thanks, good people. I still have the wine list they gave us for the tasting that day (Im suck a dork). More

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Mimi Gatens, Manager at Trefethen Vineyards, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Thanks for the visit and for the kind words. We are grateful you stopped in and we hope to see you again. More

Anderson, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Trefethen was near our hotel and recommended by our hotel manager. We arrived about an hour before closing and we were treated like Royalty! We had an amazing tasting! Our Pourer was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions about wine making and grape harvesting. He went above and beyond and brought fresh grapes out for us even in... More

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Mimi Gatens, Manager at Trefethen Vineyards, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Glad you had a royal experience at Trefethen! Thanks for taking the time to give us the feedback. More

San Jose, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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I was introduced to Trefethen by Sarah through Napa Valley Wine Guides. Trefethen is a hidden gem which seemed tucked away from the crowds. The wineries building was designated a national historic landmark. Trefethen seemed to have to the wine tasting process nailed. You have to pay a cover charge “wine tasting fee” at the door before evening entering the... More

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Mimi Gatens, Manager at Trefethen Vineyards, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Thanks for the detailed comments on our wines and for stopping in for a visit. We hope to see you back again! More

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