Trefethen Family Vineyards
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Perfect Timing "
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 179
Vintage: 2014
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Rocky soils from an ancient alluvial fan combined with a stellar vintage result in this outstanding wine
- The timing was perfect for crafting a Cabernet Sauvignon to celebrate the 20th anniversary of PNV
- Small clusters, ideal weather and passionate winegrowing produced concentrated color and rich flavors
- Aged in Nadalié French oak from the Tronçais forest to enhance the presence on the palate
Description
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 60 bottles that will ever be made. Think of it as a bit of Napa Valley history in your cellar and celebrated in a glass with friends and family.
Rocky soils from an ancient alluvial fan combined with a stellar vintage result in your Premiere Napa Valley wine from Trefethen. Small clusters, ideal weather and passionate winegrowing produced concentrated color and rich flavors in this bright and elegant wine. It was aged in Nadalié French oak from the Tronçais forest to enhance the presence on the palate.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Bryan Kays
Winemaker, Trefethen Family Vineyards
Bryan obtained an undergraduate degree in English Literature from Cal Poly, SLO. Like any good English major, Bryan found refuge in wine, and quickly developed a healthy interest in the subject.
Bryan began his wine career as a field worker/cellar rat in the Sierra Foothills. After a couple of vintages and thousands of questions to the winemaker, Bryan returned to UC Davis to earn a degree in Viticulture and Enology.
Bryan joined Trefethen in 2006 as a Viticulture intern. Fascinated with estate grown wines and the opportunity to work with some of the valley's long-term residents, Bryan worked his way into the cellar then to Associate Winemaker. In 2015, he was promoted to Winemaker.
Bryan's goal is to create wines that are balanced and true to type. The winemake's two most critical decisions for any given wine are harvest date and press date. When those two decisions are perfectly timed, the winemaker's job is then to simply let each wine develop its own flavors and nuances, and keep his/her hands out of it. Winemaking is as much about action as it is about restraint.
Country born: United States
Education: BA in English Literature from Cal Poly, SLO
BS in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Bryan's goal is to create wines that are balanced and true to type. The winemaker's two most critical decisions for any given wine are harvest date and press date. When those two decisions are perfectly timed, the winemaker's job is then to simply let each wine develop its own flavors and nuances, and keep his/her hands out of it. Winemaking is as much about action as it is about restraint.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Zoes Restaurant:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Brave | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 25 (2021) | |
| Tamber Bey | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Oakville Estate | 25 (2021) |
| Viader Vineyards & Winery | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block B7 | 25 (2021) |
| AXR Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Sleeping Pritchard | 22 (2018) |
| The Debate | 2016 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Tierra Roja Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Ames Straight | 22 (2018) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Celebrating 50 Years! | 22 (2018) |
| Gandona Estate | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| HALL | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Sacrashe | 21 (2017) |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 21 (2017) | |
| Mt. Brave | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 21 (2017) | |
| Alpha Omega | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Dr. To Kalon | 20 (2016) |
| Gandona Estate | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Matthiasson | 2014 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Three Sisters | 20 (2016) |
| Shafer Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Sunspot Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Tierra Roja Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Collaboration | 20 (2016) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Perfect Timing | 20 (2016) |
| Hess Collection Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 19 (2015) | |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Lost & Found | 19 (2015) |
| Bello Family Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Shafer Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Sunspot Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 18 (2014) |
Winery Distribution
Trefethen Family Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Breakthru Beverage)
International:
- Barbados (Platinum Wines)
- Belgium (Vinum Ganda)
- Canada - Alberta (Spark)
- Canada - British Columbia (Vintage Corks)
- Canada - Ontario (Vinexx)
- Canada - Quebec (Amphora)
- China (Dongguan Shangya Trading Co.)
- Hong Kong (Watson's Wine)
- Japan (Hotei Wines)
- Mexico (Vinosapiens)
- Philippines (PYC Foods)
- Scotland (Daniel Lambert Wines)
- South Korea (Shingong Wine Co.)
- Taiwan (99 Bottles )
- United Kingdom (Daniel Lambert Wines)