Arnot-Roberts 2023 Trousseau North Coast

This Trousseau comes from Luchsinger and Las Cimas vineyards, with soils consisting of a combination of Vocanic cobble over ancient river stones (Luchsingers) and decomposed sandstone (Las Cimas). Fermented with 100% whole clusters and aged 11 months in neutral French oak barrels, puncheons and foudre. It's a bright ruby in the glass, with soaring raspberry, strawberry and some watermelon fruit alongside more savory herbs and spices. While light bodied there is texture and subtle tannins that give it a sort of tension and focus that makes you keep going back for more. On the palate more cherry fruit comes through, with some pepper and earthy root vegetables mingling in. It's a gorgeous wine that can be a chameleon with food, structured yet effortless. It can be served with a slight chill but not so thin that it requires it. A fabulous, singular wine that's perfect for all seasons!