2023 | Iruai Sylvan Trousseau | California Cremant de Loire 2016 was a very elegant

2016 was a very elegant year

The remarkably long finish also reveals subtle earthy notes

Such balance and harmony for the vintage

showing vibrant redcurrant and cranberry fruit framed by white pepper

this exudes a clarity and purity that is nearly impossible to find at this price point in a Pinot Noir

2023 | Iruai Sylvan Trousseau | California Cremant de Loire 2016 was a very elegantIn nature grapes grow in the liminal spaces between the pastures of civilization and the wilds of the forest. They are the enticing fruit that connects us to the woods, and beckon us to mystery. It's a good thing they weren't experimenting with Trousseau in the States back in the sixties, or it might still be a schedule I substance today. 'Sylvan' is dank on the nose like marijuana gummy bears, juicy and alive on the palate, and rounded out with a