Jolie-Laide, Trousseau Gris "The Empress" Sonoma County, California 2025 newyork It is the winery's belief

It is the winery's belief that aging wines should be seen as a pedagogic act: the wine is “educated" and should never be rushed through sped-up improvisations which would destroy the biological process that give it its special character

The soils are shallow

tree bark and a lovely array of sweet botanicals

toasted oak

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

Jolie-Laide, Trousseau Gris "The Empress" Sonoma County, California 2025 newyork It is the winery's belief100% 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