Rootdown Trousseau, Amador County, California

The 1.8 acres of organically farmed grapes that Rootdown sources in this vineyard were planted in 2004 on Honcut soil (deep, well-drained soil formed into somewhat coarsely textured alluvium from base igneous and granitic rocks) atop floodplains and moderately sloping alluvial fans.  The nose evokes dusty rose, forest floor, bouquet garni, and raspberry with a palate of juicy raspberry, sour cherry, and pomegranate framed by slate, tarragon, and orange pith. The wine reaches all parts of the palate and concludes with a long finish.