2023 Combe "Stolpman Vineyard" Ballard Canyon Trousseau

Winery notes: Rajat Parr and Pete Stolpman's esoteric collaboration is labeled "Combe" referring to the French word for a small sheltered valley within a vineyard. This is 100% Trousseau raised in neutral 500L French Oak puncheons. Fermented 2/3 of the Trousseau de-stemmed and 1/3 whole cluster. Lots were kept separate to taste the result of each and we decided the two complimented each other. The whole cluster portion granted a bit of structure and delicate savory notes to the pure juiciness of the de-stemmed wine.