Trail Marker Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2023

Name: Trail Marker Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2023
Brand: Monterey Bay Wine Company [MBW]
SKU: SF-1-MBW--051226-70
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$29⁹⁹

Drew Huffine and Emily Virgil started Trail Marker in 2012 with a goal of making cool-climate California wines in a quieter, old-world register — high acid, modest alcohol, fruit allowed to speak. The Santa Cruz Mountains, with their fog, elevation, and patchwork of family-farmed vineyards, are perfect for it. This Pinot Noir is fragrant, lifted, and decidedly un-Californian in a good way: it's the kind of Pinot that asks for a second pour rather than announcing itself across the room.

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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.
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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"The 2023 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) is another hugely promising wine from Drew Huffine and Trail Marker. Pliant, open-knit and expressive, the 2023 is sublime. Cinnamon, orange peel, mint, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco all grace this inviting Pinot Noir. The slightly riper style here vis-à-vis prior vintages is very well judged." —Antonio Galloni

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!

Wine Details

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir
Vintage

2023
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Organic
Style

Fruity
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Duck breast with cherry sauce, roasted salmon, mushroom tart, grilled quail, or pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe.

Tasting Profile

Lifted and aromatic — red cherry, raspberry, rose petal, forest floor, and a touch of orange peel. Light to medium body, bright acidity, fine tannins.