Jolie-Laide, Trousseau Gris "The Empress" Sonoma County, California 2025 newyork and a bristling tension that

and a bristling tension that beckons for a bit of patience but is thrilling in its vibrancy

Before bottling

From Erika Rácz’s small organic estate in Erdőbénye

The soils are shallow

tree bark and a lovely array of sweet botanicals

Jolie-Laide, Trousseau Gris "The Empress" Sonoma County, California 2025 newyork and a bristling tension that100% Trousseau Gris from Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. The Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard is dry farmed and practicing organic, with the Trousseau Gris block dating to 1981. The fruit was foot crushed and left to macerate on skins for three days before being pressed to neutral puncheons and stainless steel for fermentation. This gentle 3 day skin maceration adds subtle texture, lifted aromatics, and a rose gold