Trail Marker Manchester Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Name: Trail Marker Manchester Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
Brand: Monterey Bay Wine Company [MBW]
SKU: SF-1-MBW--062426-45
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$49⁹⁹

Manchester Ridge is an island in the sky. The vineyard sits at around 2,000 feet, four miles from the Pacific, on one of the ridgetops that poke up through the Mendocino fog and give the Mendocino Ridge AVA its nickname. Fruit up there hangs a long time, developing flavor while holding onto acid, which is exactly what Drew Huffine and Emily Virgil are hunting for at Trail Marker. Their philosophy is simple: find the cold, extreme coastal sites, then get out of the way. This is Chardonnay with real cut and clarity, a California white that leans toward tension rather than butter.

Shipping

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Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2021 Chardonnay Manchester Ridge is focused, brilliant and full of character. A wine of energy and tension, the Manchester Ridge Chardonnay is all class. Lemon peel, almond, white flowers and crushed rocks all build beautifully in the glass. This is such a promising wine." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

93 points

"The 2021 Chardonnay Manchester Ridge Vineyard is crystalline and lifted on the nose, bringing together petrichor, Parmesan and citrus rind aromas that build in intensity after a short time in the glass. The palate is seamless and elastic, releasing into a long, snappy finish that is imbued with distinctly saline nuances and palpable minerality. It's a beautiful and classy example of North Coast Chardonnay." —Matthew Luczy

More about Trail Marker

Trail Marker is another one of our fabulous new California discoveries. A tiny production, craft winery that sources fruit from small, responsibly farmed and passionately cared for vineyards from Mendocino to Santa Ynez. Run by husband and wife duo Drew and Emily, their winemaking style allows them to make wines that are juicy, high acid, low alcohol — well balanced expressions of these excellent vineyards. From native Austrian varietals such as Blaufrankisch and Zweigelt to Chardonnay and Pinot, all of their wines are delicious and expressive!