Rusden 'Rocky Valley Road' Trousseau 2020 j-de-villebois a local winemaking authority boasting

a local winemaking authority boasting several generations’ worth of experience

A nose of black cherry

The wild fermentation proved to be very healthy and vigorous as it went to dryness

2019 was our 3rd harvest from this beautiful balanced

While tight and austere while young

Rusden 'Rocky Valley Road' Trousseau 2020 j-de-villebois a local winemaking authority boastingIntense nose with lifted black fruit, star anise, eucalyptus and faint cedar tones. The palate shows spice, black tea, fruit cake & a liquor soaked berry sweetness that is matched by a lingering sourness. Its that sweet vs sour aspect of the palate that makes this variety so interesting & unique.