Arnot-Roberts Trousseau 2024

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: 100% Trousseau
Appellation: North Coast AVA
Country: United States
Region: California – Sonoma & North Coast
Producer: Arnot-Roberts
Winemakers: Nathan Roberts & Duncan Arnot Meyers
Vineyard: Primarily the historic Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard in Russian River Valley (dry-farmed, own-rooted, planted 1890s) with additional fruit from other cool-climate sites
Soil: Sandy loam and alluvial soils
Farming: Sustainable & dry-farmed; hand-harvested
Alcohol: 12.5%
Fermentation: Native yeasts; 100% whole cluster; semi-carbonic maceration; aged in neutral French oak

Tasting Note:
The 2024 Trousseau is one of California’s most beloved cult reds—fresh, bright, and Jura-inspired. Aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, and cranberry mingle with citrus peel, herbs, and white pepper. On the palate it’s light, crunchy, and playful, with juicy red fruit, lively acidity, and fine tannins that add just enough grip. Chillable and glou-glou, yet complex enough to reward closer attention, this bottling perfectly captures the balance of California sunshine and Old World finesse.

About the Producer:
Founded in 2001, Arnot-Roberts is at the forefront of California’s new wave. Friends Nathan Roberts and Duncan Arnot Meyers craft wines that emphasize site transparency, freshness, and restraint. Their Trousseau is a standout—an homage to the Jura that has become a benchmark for modern, natural-leaning California reds.