Oak Knoll District · Napa Valley
Visit Trefethen with a Private Chauffeur
A family estate around Napa Valley's last 19th-century wooden gravity-flow winery, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Eugene and Catherine Trefethen bought the estate in the Oak Knoll District in 1968, and their son John and his wife Janet founded the winery. Three generations on, the family still runs it, and it helped establish the Oak Knoll District as its own appellation.
The heart of the estate is the winery built in 1886 as Eshcol, designed by Hamden McIntyre. The winery calls it the only surviving 19th-century three-level wooden gravity-flow winery in Napa Valley. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored after the 2014 earthquake.
In 1979 a Trefethen Chardonnay was named the best Chardonnay in the world at the Gault-Millau Wine Olympics in Paris. Today the family pours Chardonnay, Riesling and estate Cabernet Sauvignon, from simple flights to seated tastings in The Villa.
Tasting Fees
$45 for Winery Flights and $60 for Collectible Cabernet, each about an hour. $70 for the Reserve Tasting in The Villa and $85 for the Vineyard Tour and Tasting, each 90 minutes. $110 to $125 for the Legacy Reserve and Taste the Estate tastings.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1160 Oak Knoll Avenue, Napa
AVA
Oak Knoll District
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required and prepaid.
Known For
Chardonnay, Riesling and estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded
1968 (winery built in 1886)
Good to Know
Tastings are 21 and over. Party sizes vary by experience, up to 12; larger groups book a private visit. Food allergies need 48 hours' notice.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Silverado Resort or Andaz Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Silverado Resort or Andaz Napa
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Silverado Resort, a golf and spa resort at the foot of Atlas Peak, is about 10 minutes from Trefethen, and Andaz Napa, a boutique Hyatt hotel in downtown Napa, is about 12 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Trefethen Family Vineyards
Winery Flights, about an hour ($45). The Reserve Tasting in The Villa ($70) runs 90 minutes and moves the rest of the day back 30 minutes.
11:30 · Materra
About 5 minutes away. A family-owned Oak Knoll winery whose Japanese Series, made with owner Miki Cunat, is crafted to pair with Japanese cuisine. Tastings are $45. By reservation; last tasting at 4 p.m.
12:45 · Lunch at Mustards Grill
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at Mustards Grill on Highway 29, a Napa Valley institution open daily. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:05 · Laird Family Estate
About 6 minutes away. An elevated tasting room with views across the valley, where families, well-behaved pets and picnics are welcome. Flights are $50 to $60, waived with a wine purchase. By reservation.
3:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Darioush
Adds about an hour. A winery inspired by ancient Persepolis, with columns and reflecting pools on the Silverado Trail. The Estate Bar Tasting takes walk-ins ($60, 45 minutes); open until 5 p.m.
About $140 to $175 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. The fourth stop is there if the day allows.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Do I need a reservation at Trefethen?
Yes. Tastings are by reservation and prepaid. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Trefethen?
$45 per person for Winery Flights, $60 for Collectible Cabernet and $70 to $125 for tastings in The Villa, as of September 2026.
What is special about the Trefethen winery building?
It was built in 1886 and is the only surviving 19th-century three-level wooden gravity-flow winery in Napa Valley, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Can children visit Trefethen?
Tastings are for guests 21 and over.
Who owns Trefethen?
The Trefethen family, now in its third generation.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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