Arnot-Roberts
Clear Lake Trousseau
Clear Lake, North Coast, California, USA
Light garnet color. Red berry, cranberry, pine tree, menthol. Light, lifted.
Light garnet color. Red berry, cranberry, pine tree, menthol. Light, lifted.
Nov 7th, 2020
translucent, pale brick red core, brownish rim; lifted, rhubarb, wild strawberry, black tea, damp earth, herbal overtones; dried red fruit, good length, slightly bitter finish; light bodied, high acid, light tannin, 12.5% ABV; made from 100% whole clusters, no new wood, a lovely New World example of this Jura variety, $37
translucent, pale brick red core, brownish rim; lifted, rhubarb, wild strawberry, black tea, damp earth, herbal overtones; dried red fruit, good length, slightly bitter finish; light bodied, high acid, light tannin, 12.5% ABV; made from 100% whole clusters, no new wood, a lovely New World example of this Jura variety, $37
Jun 28th, 2019
Citrus strawberry fruit punch, white pepper, very smooth. I prefer trousseau chilled but this was well done.
Citrus strawberry fruit punch, white pepper, very smooth. I prefer trousseau chilled but this was well done.
Sep 14th, 2018
Well made Trousseau with transparent cherry color, and captivating aromas dried cherry, herbs and orange peel, that keep attracting my nose back to the glass. If you are a fan of Trousseau search this one out!
Well made Trousseau with transparent cherry color, and captivating aromas dried cherry, herbs and orange peel, that keep attracting my nose back to the glass. If you are a fan of Trousseau search this one out!
Sep 30th, 2017
Deliciously unctuous. So fresh out of the bottle. Spirited and jumpy on the first pour. This wine walks a curious line between freshness and underlying funk. A beautiful expression of Trousseau from start to finish. All I can think of is umami in its purest sense with the dichotomy of bright fruit & complementary savoriness throughout this wine’s expression. Muddled strawberry meets rhubarb and light roast espresso grounds. Incredibly delicious. One of my top wines of the year.
Enjoyed on a cold autumn night w/ homemade Kabocha squash soup
Deliciously unctuous. So fresh out of the bottle. Spirited and jumpy on the first pour. This wine walks a curious line between freshness and underlying funk. A beautiful expression of Trousseau from start to finish. All I can think of is umami in its purest sense with the dichotomy of bright fruit & complementary savoriness throughout this wine’s expression. Muddled strawberry meets rhubarb and light roast espresso grounds. Incredibly delicious. One of my top wines of the year.
Enjoyed on a cold autumn night w/ homemade Kabocha squash soup
Funky and fresh off the vine. Big nose, herbal and saline, floral, bright cherries and raspberries lurking under all that. Fruit comes forward once you’re sipping, with chewy tannins and lots of puckering acid. Looks like a mulled strawberry wine in the glass—gorgeous. Lots going on, wonder how it’ll all mellow together.
Funky and fresh off the vine. Big nose, herbal and saline, floral, bright cherries and raspberries lurking under all that. Fruit comes forward once you’re sipping, with chewy tannins and lots of puckering acid. Looks like a mulled strawberry wine in the glass—gorgeous. Lots going on, wonder how it’ll all mellow together.
2 people found it helpfulNov 1st, 2018
California
80% Trousseau / 20% Pinot Noir
Nariz: frambuesa, fresa, bosque, cola
Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M
Interesante blend
California
80% Trousseau / 20% Pinot Noir
Nariz: frambuesa, fresa, bosque, cola
Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M
Interesante blend
Way cool! Very pale in color and light in body, this crunchy red was made from a French grape rarely seen outside the Jura region. Warm, bright red fruit on the nose, but cool red berries on the palate. Notes of tart cherry and cranberry, underripe strawberry, licorice, clove, and herbs. 100% Trousseau. 11/14/22.
Way cool! Very pale in color and light in body, this crunchy red was made from a French grape rarely seen outside the Jura region. Warm, bright red fruit on the nose, but cool red berries on the palate. Notes of tart cherry and cranberry, underripe strawberry, licorice, clove, and herbs. 100% Trousseau. 11/14/22.
Jul 27th, 2022
Green strawberry, herbal, earthy graphite. flavors with ripen strawberry light on palate. Very nice example
Green strawberry, herbal, earthy graphite. flavors with ripen strawberry light on palate. Very nice example
May 28th, 2022
Strawberry, watermelon, hint of funk
Strawberry, watermelon, hint of funk
Jul 21st, 2021