Jonathan Hesford and Rachel Treloar started their Domaine (Treloar) in the mid-oughts. Theirs’ is yet another remarkable story of how two people threw in the “success” towel to start something more meaningful and powerful in the pursuit of personal and familial fulfillment.  Although Jonathan is British and Rachel from New Zealand, America (9/11 to be precise) had its own dramatic impact on their lives and decisions.  Jonathan (ultimately) went to winemaking school in New Zealand with Erik Kramer who is the Associate Winemaker at Adelsheim Vineyard (hence the original introduction).  David and I visited with Jonathan and Rachel last spring when we made our initial investigation of Languedoc/Roussillon.  It also turns out that they are good friends with Richard and Sara Case from Maury…small world as we know.

I had a chance to return to their Domaine for an update on their busy lives.  There wines are not sold in the states for the most part (a small number of cases go to NY) but their story is compelling (www.domainetreloar.com) and their wines lovely, elegant, and focused.

The Leafy Drive Down to Trouillas

Cultivated Beauty

Arbored Archways Abound

First Sample of the Day

Jonathan Hesford, Vigneron

Winery Kitties

The Small Cellar

Grape Press in the Air, Chute Open

Jonathan Backs In

Woosh! Down Falls the Pomace

Domaine Treloar