| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Trousseau |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Cole Ranch Mendocino County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Price | $36.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2024-06-11 |
Perfect For
Chilled Red Cravings, Date Night, Dinner Parties
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Pinot Noir , Trousseau
Rootdown Cole Ranch Trousseau 2022 Review
Trousseau is typically found in France's Jura region, but this wine happens to be from the smallest AVA in North America: Cole Ranch. So how did this uncommon variety end up here? In 2019, Rootdown founder and winemaker Mike Lucia acquired the Cole Ranch vineyard and planted it to rare Alpine varieties like Trousseau. The tiny AVA's microclimate makes it uniquely suited for these cool-climate grapes, leading to elegant wines. This bottle has a delicate structure with bright notes of cranberries, blood orange, dried spices, and sage.
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