winery

Trujillo Wines

United States

Philosophy

Small-lot artisanal production sourcing from Napa Valley's finest vineyards. Michael Trujillo orchestrates balanced wines with bright acidity harvested at peak ripeness, employing oak as a vehicle of maturity rather than flavor dominance. His signature lies in the marriage of valley-floor and mountain-grown fruit, each vintage an expression of terroir variation rather than stylistic repetition.

Reputation

Trujillo Wines emerged in 2011 as the culmination of Michael Trujillo's four decades of winemaking across Napa Valley's premier vineyards. Born from a Colorado ranching family and drawn to Napa in 1982 by chance, Trujillo refined his craft through mentorship with legendary consultant André Tchelistcheff and decades at Karl Lawrence and Sequoia Grove before dedicating himself entirely to his eponymous label.

AllocationProduction volume estimated at ~1000 bottles annually based on multiple sources citing 'small lot' and 'limited production' with companion Madelynn label cuvées under 200 cases each; exact hectares not disclosed. Importers not clearly identified—distributed primarily through direct wine club and selective California/New York placement via beverage retailers and wine trains. Napa Green Certification verified 2017. No formal organic or biodynamic certification found despite sustainable practice emphasis. Michael Trujillo's predecessor roles at Sequoia Grove (resigned Jan 2020) and Karl Lawrence (1991–2010) well documented. First vintage 2011. Address: 661 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574 (tasting room); also listed as PO Box 866 Angwin CA 94508. Sparse distributor/importer data—direct-to-consumer focus via mailing list. Signature wine sourcing: Rutherford Morisoli Vineyard, Howell Mountain, Henry Brothers Vineyard, Healy Vineyard.

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