Trujillo Wines

Growing up on a ranch, Michael Trujillo worked acres of hay, barley and vegetables along with sheep and cattle on land tethered to his family for generations. His grandparents were early century homesteaders of Spanish descent who settled in the state of Colorado. From a young age, Michael learned the value and reward of working the land.

Michael passion for winemaking started in the early 1980s during a spring break from college studies as an engineer. He stayed with a family friend who had a small winery in Napa Valley. It was a life changing visit, Michael began to work alongside Jim Allen and his brother Steve, planting of Sequoia Grove’s vineyard along the Rutherford Bench.

Today, Michael is the Director of Winemaking and President of Sequoia Grove Winery. He is also winemaker and partner at KaDieM Cellars, consulting winemaker for Herb Lamb Vineyards, Mattera /Cunat Vineyards and he experienced much success with his earlier wine venture, Karl Lawrence Cellars.  Trujillo Cabernet Sauvignon is the realization of Michael’s history, knowledge and experience, bringing his keen love of the vineyard together with more than 30 years of winemaking proficiency.

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