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Trail Marker Sonoma Gamay Bay Tree Lane Vineyards 2023

$2999

Gamay is still a rarity in California, which makes a wine like this — Trail Marker's Bay Tree Lane Vineyard bottling from Sonoma — feel like a small treasure. Drew Huffine and Emily Virgil farm with restraint and ferment with a light hand, letting the grape's natural translucence and lift come through. It drinks like a high-toned cru Beaujolais transplanted to California: pale, perfumed, crunchy with red fruit, and built more for the lunch table than the steakhouse. Tiny production.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • 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

93 points

"The 2023 Gamay Noir Bay Tree Lane Vineyard is redolent of black cherry, new leather, sage, menthol, licorice and dark spice. Rich and layered, with notable textural intensity, the 2023 has a lot to offer. The 100% stems are very nicely integrated. Vinification is similar to a lighter-extraction Pinot." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

91 points

"The 2023 Gamay Noir Bay Tree Lane leads with a classic, varietal nose of crunchy, high-toned fruits, dried herbs and spices with a touch of reduction. The palate is spongy and succulent, closing with a mouthwatering, delicate finish that lingers with a touch of earthiness." —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!

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Gamay

  • 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

Roast chicken, charcuterie boards, mushroom pizza, grilled salmon, or burgers with caramelized onions. A great chill-down red.

Tasting Profile

Translucent and lifted, with raspberry, rose petal, pink peppercorn, and anise. Light body, high acid, soft tannins.

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