As one of Napa Valley’s few remaining family wine estates, Trefethen Vineyards has never purchased a single outside grape. Located in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, their estate vineyard is nestled in a verdant landscape of vines at the cooler, southern end of Napa Valley. Trefethen now farms 63 distinct vineyard blocks, encompassing nine different grape varieties. This degree of specialization and intense focus on individual blocks maximizes the potential of each of our varieties and creates the foundation for producing consistently superb, world-class wines.
To celebrate Trefethen Family Vineyards’ continuing commitment to excellence, Morgan's in the desert is hosting a Winemaker's Dinner, offering attendees an unforgettable blend of taste and texture. Joining us is Janet Trefethen, co founder of Trefethen Family Vineyards. To make the evening truly one of a kind, Morgan's James Beard Award winning chef Jimmy Schmidt, along with Chef de Cuisine Brian Recor, has carefully designed a delicious tasting menu that is guaranteed to bring out the best of each of these masterfully crafted wines.
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Hors d’Oeuvres Reception
Tiny Taste Adventures
2010 Trefethen Dry Riesling, Oak Knoll District
Dinner
Hog Island Oyster Chowder
Swimming with Candied Cippolini,
Potato Gnocchi Pearls, Nuske Bacon Lardons
2009 Trefethen Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District * * * * * *
Braised Mountain Lamb Shank Ravioli
Wrapped by Celery Root Pasta & Black Butter,
Clinging Braising Jus, Parmesan Crisp
2008 Trefethen Merlot, Oak Knoll District * * * * * *
Red Juniper Scented KOBE Beef Charred Flat Iron
Sliced atop Morbier laced Sunchoke Tartin
Currant-Cabernet Jus, Tellechery Froth
2002 Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District
2008 Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District
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Dessert
Caramelized Mango Tart
Mango & White Chocolate Ice Cream,
Ginger Burnt Black Salt Caramel & Brittle
2009 Trefethen Late Harvest Riesling, Oak Knoll District * * * * * *
As one of Napa Valley’s few remaining family wine estates, Trefethen Vineyards has never purchased a single outside grape. Located in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, their estate vineyard is nestled in a verdant landscape of vines at the cooler, southern end of Napa Valley. Trefethen now farms 63 distinct vineyard blocks, encompassing nine different grape varieties. This degree of specialization and intense focus on individual blocks maximizes the potential of each of our varieties and creates the foundation for producing consistently superb, world-class wines.
