Tips, Tricks and Techniques with Chef Chris Kennedy

Take Off with Trefethen is our new experience for novice wine consumers, available Monday through Thursday at 10am. A wine educator will first lead you to our “petting zoo” demonstration vineyard, which showcases multiple grape varieties, and share a taste of Dry Riesling, while providing a brief introduction to viticulture and our longtime commitment to sustainability. You will then return to our historic winery for an educational and fun seated tasting of three wines. It’s a perfect opportunity for budding wine lovers to ask questions about everything from swirling and spitting etiquette to how to hold a wine glass and how long an open wine lasts.

Learn about the journey from vine to wine with our immersive Vineyard Tour & Tasting. Your visit begins with a guided walk among the vines, covering our rich winegrowing history and our award winning sustainability programs. After that, you will head to the cellar for a behind the scenes view into our winemaking operations and the experience concludes with a curated tasting of wines sourced from the very vineyard you walked through.

This fully immersive and private experience features our Legacy Collection wines. Hosted by certified sommeliers, guests will be greeted at the Historic Winery and taken on a brief tour of the winery before being guided through expansive gardens to the Villa, which previously served as the Trefethen family home. A sample menu features Katie’s Acre Chardonnay enjoyed with Classic Caviar Service for Two, and The Cowgirl and Pilot Merlot paired with California Lamb Loin with Roasted Baby Carrots, Cumin Spiked Yogurt, and Carrot Top Chimichurri. A rare vertical offering of HāLo Cabernet Sauvignon is complemented by Dry Aged Beef Rib Eye with Puffed Bread and White Cheddar Mousse. This experience lasts two hours and is offered weekly on Fridays at 1 pm.

Upon arrival, guests choose from three distinct flights—Essentials, Small Lots, and All Reds. Each flight includes a taste of five different wines, collectively reflecting the diversity of the Trefethen portfolio. The flights are offered inside our historic winery and in our beautiful courtyard.

Upon arrival, guests choose from four distinct flights—Essentials, Small Lots, All Reds, and our Seasonal Flight. Each flight includes a taste of five different wines, collectively reflecting the diversity of the Trefethen portfolio. The flights are offered outdoors in the fresh air of our beautiful courtyard, adjacent to our historic winery.

After checking in at the Historic Winery, guests are escorted to the Villa for this tasting of limited-production wines, including our award-winning Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The inclusion of a charcuterie board with cured meats, local cheeses, and our own estate grown preserves provides a delightful experience of balanced flavors, enhancing the enjoyment of these special wines. To further elevate your experience, we invite you to explore our Legacy Collection wines: Katie’s Acre Chardonnay, The Cowgirl & The Pilot Merlot and HāLo, our flagship Cabernet Sauvignon—simply select this option at booking.

A sensory exploration of two of our Legacy Collection wines. Experience the newly released Katie’s Acre Chardonnay and The Cowgirl and The Pilot Merlot, crafted and named in honor of two generations of Trefethens. This estate vineyard experience begins with a tour of the Historic Winery followed by a vineyard walk to Katie’s Acre for an immersive tasting in the vineyard under the shade of the grand Paradox walnut tree. Enjoy paired bites like caviar with Katie’s Acre Chardonnay and Wagyu beef with The Cowgirl and The Pilot Merlot as you soak in the sights and sounds of the estate in this beautiful setting.

Upon arrival, guests choose from four distinct flights—Essentials, Small Lots, All Reds, and our Seasonal Flight. Each flight includes a taste of five different wines, collectively reflecting the diversity of the Trefethen portfolio. The flights are offered inside our historic winery and outdoors in our beautiful courtyard.

Looking for a private culinary experience? Winery Chef Chris Kennedy will join you from start to finish in creating a menu that pairs with Trefethen wines and then cook along with you virtually at a mutually agreed upon date and time. Please call us at 707-255-7700 or email us at athome@trefethen.com to book your Private Cook-Along.

Take your tastebuds on a trip to Napa Valley as we connect virtually, enjoy our estate grown wines, and learn something new all from the comfort of your own home. During this tasting, we will be exploring three of our signature wines: 2018 Chardonnay, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2018 Dragon’s Tooth. Available 7 days a week at 4 pm. Please make your reservations at least a week prior to your desired date.

Let’s celebrate the season and share good cheer as we connect virtually to enjoy our estate grown wines and learn something new, all from the comfort of your own home. We will be exploring three of our Signature wines: 2018 Chardonnay, 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2017 Dragon’s Tooth. Book the tasting today and your confirmation email will include details on receiving a 3-pack of these wines for just $140 and $10 ground shipping. These tasting events will be held on December 23rd and December 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th at 4 pm PT.

Enjoy a personally curated virtual wine tasting experience from your home, office, or even at the beach! We'll ship your choice of wines ahead of time and then pour on the good cheer as we guide you through the tasting and share stories from our estate in the Napa Valley. To reserve, please call 707-255-7700.

Upon arrival, guests choose from four distinct flights—Essentials, Small Lots, All Reds, and our Seasonal Flight. Each flight includes a taste of five different wines, collectively reflecting the diversity of the Trefethen portfolio. The flights are offered outdoors in the fresh air of our beautiful courtyard, adjacent to our historic winery.

Taste the Estate is our quintessential wine and culinary experience, highlighting the amazing synergy of great wine and great food. Enjoy five of our finest wines paired with sublime bites which feature seasonal produce from La Huerta, our vegetable garden located just steps from The Villa. Winery Chef Chris Kennedy is a master with wine pairings and guests walk away with a heightened appreciation of the complex interplay of flavors and textures.

We are always delighted to create unforgettable private experiences based on the specific interests of our guests. Are you interested in tasting aged vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon from our library? Would you like an educational chef-led experience focused on pairing cheese and wine? Please contact us so that we can begin planning an amazing visit for you.