Last year when the 2015 Sonoma County Harvest Fair honored the Trione family with the esteemed Methuselah Award for their lifetime contribution to the Sonoma County Wine Industry, the timing couldn’t have been better. The year 2015 also marked the Triones’ 40th anniversary as farmers and managers of some of Sonoma County’s finest vineyards, their 10th year making wine under their own label, and the anniversary of the stunning Old Stone Building that houses their hospitality center. Through the decades, three generations—Henry Trione, sons Mark and Vic, and Mark’s daughter Denise—have developed an outstanding reputation for producing premium grapes and outstanding wines.
As owners of five ranches and cultivators of close to 700 vineyard acres in the Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, and Sonoma Coast, the Triones strive to bring in quality fruit and craft small lots of premium wines.Their winemaker, Scot Covington, believes that handwork is paramount. From vine to bottle, a gentle, hands-on approach is applied. This technique is duly appreciated with each release, and the wines win many awards. One case in point: the 2014 Trione Sauvignon Blanc received the Sweepstakes Award for Best White Wine at the 2015 Sonoma County Harvest Fair and was awarded 91 points by Wine Enthusiast. Earlier this year, the winery released its first Sparkling wine: a 50/50 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Trione’s state-of-the-art winemaking facility and tasting room was built alongside Sonoma County’s historic Old Stone Building, dating back to 1908. The storied building, care-fully erected to be earthquake proof, features the area’s first concrete floor and magnificent Douglas fir beams. The Trione family treasure their local history, and they were able to retain the original bond number, 350, once given to their winery’s predecessor, Nervo Winery.
Besides exploring this impressive building, guests are encouraged to relax and unwind at the bocce courts and attend the winery’s outstanding food and wine events.
For more information, please visit: trionewinery.com