2023 Stolpman Vineyards 'Combe' Trousseau

Aromas of fresh strawberry, sour cherry, orange zest, and white pepper lead into a light-bodied, energetic palate. Flavors of red currant, pomegranate, and dried herbs join crisp acidity and fine, crunchy tannins through a bright, savory finish.

Hand-harvested fruit undergoes partial whole-cluster carbonated fermentation in stainless steel tanks to emphasize fresh fruit character. Fermentation completes with indigenous yeasts before the wine rests in neutral French oak puncheons and stainless steel to maintain focus. The winery bottles the wine unfined and unfiltered.

Grapes come from custom-planted estate blocks in Ballard Canyon. Rooted in limestone and clay soils, the vines experience hot daytime sunshine balanced by severe Pacific night-time cooling, allowing slow ripening while preserving low alcohol and high natural acidity.