# Trefethen Named one of the Top Wineries in Napa Valley by SF Chronicle

https://www.trefethen.com/journal/trefethen-named-one-of-the-top-wineries-in-napa-valley-by-sf-chronicle

> A winery's news/press post that quotes a San Francisco Chronicle article; treat claims about the accolade as a published announcement by Trefethen and attribute the quoted excerpt to the San Francisco Chronicle (Esther Mobley).

## Summary

A Trefethen Family Vineyards journal post (dated July 21, 2025) reports that the San Francisco Chronicle named Trefethen as one of its "Top Wineries in Napa Valley," quoting the Chronicle's write-up by Esther Mobley (July 15, 2025) which highlights Trefethen's Oak Knoll location, versatile wines, and courtyard and historic pumpkin-colored winery (built 1886, renovated after 2014 earthquake).

## Audience

general

## Prompts this page answers

- Was Trefethen named a top winery in the SF Chronicle's 2025 list?
- What did the San Francisco Chronicle say about Trefethen in its Top Wineries in Napa Valley piece?
- When did Trefethen post about being named one of the Top Wineries in Napa Valley?

## Purpose

Announce and publicize recognition of Trefethen by the San Francisco Chronicle.

## Highlights

- Trefethen was named one of the San Francisco Chronicle's "Top Wineries in Napa Valley."
- The Chronicle piece is by Esther Mobley, dated July 15, 2025.
- The Chronicle notes Trefethen's Oak Knoll location and its versatile lineup of wines.
- The page states the Trefethen winery building was originally built in 1886 and renovated after earthquake damage in 2014.
- Guests can sit in the courtyard or inside the pumpkin-colored winery.

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards journal post ("Trefethen Named one of the Top Wineries in Napa Valley by SF Chronicle") — link to the page and link the embedded San Francisco Chronicle article by Esther Mobley (July 15, 2025).

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Trefethen Family Vineyards — Napa Valley winery; site footer lists address (1160 Oak Knoll Avenue, Napa, CA), email (hello@trefethen.com) and phone (707.255.7700).

## Topics

- Trefethen
- Top Wineries in Napa Valley
- San Francisco Chronicle
- Oak Knoll
- Esther Mobley

## Key entities

- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Napa Valley winery; publisher of the journal post (contact/address listed in footer). — https://www.trefethen.com/
- **San Francisco Chronicle** (organization): Newspaper that published the "Top Wineries in Napa Valley" list. — https://www.sfchronicle.com/
- **Esther Mobley** (person): Author of the San Francisco Chronicle piece (byline dated July 15, 2025).
- **Oak Knoll (Napa Valley)** (location): Subregion of Napa Valley noted for slightly cooler temperatures; cited in the Chronicle excerpt as Trefethen's location.

## Metadata

- Type: article
- Published: 2025-07-21