Trefethen Family Vineyards
2017 Red Wine
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 68
Vintage: 2017
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Red Wine
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This unique blend allows supporting actors to play starring roles
- Petit Verdot steals the show with dark fruits and generous tannins
- Co-star Malbec brings a beautiful perfume and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon in the chorus adds structure
- The grapes were sourced from our rocky Hillspring Vineyard and the wine is aging in new French oak
Description
Founded in 1968, Trefethen Family Vineyards is one of Napa Valley's pioneering wineries. Five decades later, we are dedicated crafting 100 percent estate grown wines. Our two estate vineyards in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley benefit from a cooling marine influence which lends an uncommon brightness to the resulting wines. On the slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, on the northern edge of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, is our Hillspring Estate Vineyard. In its own small valley, bisected by a spring-fed creek, the vineyard’s rocky, shallow soils, coupled with a climate protected from fog and wind, make Hillspring the perfect spot to grow exceptional grapes. Crafted exclusively for 2019 Premiere Napa Valley, this unique blend is 100 percent from our hillside estate and allows supporting actors to play starring roles. Petit Verdot steals the show with dark fruits and generous tannins, and Malbec brings a beautiful perfume. A splash of Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure. Aged in French oak for 18 months, the wine presents powerful flavors of dark fruits and spice.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- 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.
General Beverage Sales Company
Post Office Box 44326
Madison WI 53744-4326
608-271-1234
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from General Beverage Sales Company:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2017 | Red Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 23 (2019) | |
| Buehler Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Turkey Feed | 21 (2017) |
| Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block 3 Single Barrel Selection | 19 (2015) |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2011 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 16 (2012) | |
| Rutherford Ranch Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) |
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)