Trousseau is a grape variety that is gaining traction in California and who better to put this almost forgotten grape back on everyone’s radar none other than the producer Arnot-Roberts. Known for redefining California wine industry, Arnot-Roberts pushes the boundary for a varietally pure wine. Zingy strawberry and sour cherry lead to an herbaceous finish of mint, sage and dried wildflowers that expresses Trousseau’s individuality.

Grape: Trousseau

Soil: The vineyard is planted at 1400’ on volcanic alluvium soils laid over ancient riverbed cobblestones in the Big Valley area west of Clear Lake, the second largest natural body of water in California after Lake Tahoe.

Viticulture: Sustainable

Pairing: steak tartare