Marriot - Nappa Valley - Hotel & Spa 

Open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

One of Napa’s classic wine estates, Trefethen is still 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. The driveway John Trefethen used to land his plane on 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.

Reservations required for parties of 6+, please call 866-895-7696

Estate Tasting, $15/person
Enjoy a delightful sampling of the many varieties of world-class wines grown on our family estate.

Reserve Tasting, $25/person
Savor our selection of special, limited release wines with occasional older vintages pulled from our cellar.

Pricing varies for large groups, please call 866-895-7696 for information.

Trefethen Winery Tour & Tasting, $25/person 10:30 AM Daily                                     
Tours of our historic winery, a National Historic Landmark, are by appointment only and last approximately 30 minutes. The tour concludes with a tasting of our current releases. To reserve a tour, please call us at 866-895-7696.

Twilight at Trefethen, $100/person by Reservation Only, limited availability
A unique way to begin your Napa Valley evening, our exclusive “twilight tour” begins after the winery closes to the public, allowing you to experience the winery in a way few others do — all to yourself!

The evening will begin with a reception including artisan cheese and charcuterie. Then, as we explore and celebrate the craftsmanship of our historic 19th-century winery, you will have the opportunity to taste an aging Cabernet, straight from the barrel. For the main event, we will sit together and enjoy a tasting of some extremely special wines – including small lot trials and gems from past vintages that have been nurtured to perfection in our cellar. Savoring these wines, after hours, in our charming barrel room is certainly an experience not to be missed.

Friday evenings, 6:00 PM, please allow up to 2 hours for this intimate visit. Additional evenings may be available, please inquire. 866.895.7696

It was never clear how this adventure was going to turn out. In the late 60’s when my family started to grow wine grapes in Napa Valley, there was no one to show them the way. There was plenty of advice, to be sure, but in truth no one had started a successful Napa vineyard since Prohibition. They were, in a word, crazy.

Their lunacy was infectious, however, and a few other enterprising souls joined the gambit: Tony Baldini, our first viticulturist; David Whitehouse, our first “real” winemaker; Richard DeGarmo, Mr. fix-it; Mary Ware, queen of the office and everyone’s schedule. I grew up with them and consider them all family. A shared passion brought them to us, and my parents received them with open arms. They settled into their respective posts, not as hired hands, but as equals in a shared endeavor. As I settle into my own role in the family business, I find this remarkable dynamic preserved and count myself blessed to spend my days working with old and new friends that quickly feel like family.

The land focuses our energies, as it always has, challenging us to understand its soils, the vines that grow in them, and the way fog drifts through the rows in the morning. It is an eternal learning process – each question answered reveals another be asked – but it’s a journey we love to take with each and every vintage. It also defines us and the wines we make, providing the vital essence of every bottle that bears our name. Decisions made in the vineyard and cellar not only guide the expression of the land, but affect the very soul of the wine. For this reason, we have always committed ourselves to estate production, adamant that we should be the ones growing the grapes and turning them into wine. Our passion requires it.