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A rich, structured, and elegant wine of immense power and balance, HaLo stands at the top of Trefethen’s range. Named for the family’s third generation, Hailey and Loren, this flagship Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced exclusively from the Hillspring Vineyard. Here, the vines thrive on rocky, well-drained slopes that enjoy slightly warmer conditions than the main estate in the Oak Knoll District, resulting in a wine of profound depth and complexity. The 2019 vintage is characterized by its signature earthy undertones and forest-floor aromatics. The winery notes:" Our most rare and beloved Cabernet Sauvignon offers an exquisite bouquet of black cherry and plum, interlaced with sophisticated notes of violet, sage, and a hint of cocoa. On the palate, the 2019 is remarkably dense yet vibrant, featuring layers of dark fruit, espresso, and fine-grained tannins that lead to an exceptionally long, polished finish.” Critics have lauded the 2019 for its seamless integration and aging potential. While it possesses the "show-stopping" fruit profile typical of the estate’s best years, its structural backbone ensures it will evolve beautifully over the next two decades. If enjoying this vintage in its youth, decanting is highly recommended to allow the layers of spice and mineral notes to fully emerge. For a perfect pairing, serve this alongside herb-crusted rack of lamb or a rich porcini mushroom risotto.
A family-owned producer of distinguished estate wines for over 50 years, Trefethen Family Vineyards has always been guided by a unique dedication to sustainable farming, thoughtful winemaking and gracious hospitality. The majority of Trefethen’s nearly 600 acres are found on the Main Ranch Vineyard, located in Oak Knoll – about midway between Yountville and Napa – a cooler district in the southern half of the Napa Valley. The other property is the Hillspring Vineyard, on the low foothills of the mountains just to west of Oak Knoll. Trefethen produces mainly Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Riesling. However, it farms a total of nine grape varieties, the others being Malbec, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Viognier and Pinot Noir. (The other varieties are either used for blending, released in special bottlings or sold to other wineries).
Eugene Trefethen, an engineering company executive, purchased the historic, but run-down property in 1968 as a post-retirement hobby. When his son, John, suggested replanting the vineyards and founding an estate winery, the idea was considered foolhardy at best. Back then, the Napa Valley was an isolated community with more prune and walnut orchards than vineyards, and only 20 wineries were in existence. But the estate happened to feature a standing winery building from an earlier era, which added credence to the idea that wine would be both history and future. As it turned out, John and his wife, Janet, caught the new Napa winemaking wave, and their energy propelled Trefethen Family Vineyards into becoming one of the top new wineries of the 1970s. Indeed, in 1979 the 1976 Trefethen Chardonnay was declared “The Best Chardonnay in the World” at the Gault Millau Wine Olympics held in Paris.
Since the mid-2000s, the third generation of Trefethens, John and Janet’s children, Hailey and Lorenzo, have taken charge. 50 years has given this family an intimate understanding of their vineyards, from the soils and microclimates of the various blocks to the varietals, the clones and the rootstock. With this knowledge, they can continue to create new blends and reserve wines made from superior blocks of the very best vines and build on a legacy of estate grown wines of remarkable quality and integrity.
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Appellation(s) | Napa Valley |
| Sub-Ava | Oak Knoll District |
| Winery | Trefethen |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Bottle Size | 8.5 x 32.5 |
| Case Size | 37.5 x 32.5 x 12.0 |
| Alcohol | 14.8% |
| Product Code | TR19HLO |
| UPC | NONE |
93 points – The Wine Advocate: 92 points – James Suckling.
Aromas of bing cherry, plum, and blackberry are set of against earthy notes of molasses and tobacco. The palate is dark and dense, with layers of plum and cassis supported by fine-grained tannins and notes of cedar and sage in a long finish. Built for the long haul, the wine rewards decanting and a little time to open up.
The wine aged 30 months in 100% new French oak.