Stoney Rise 2023 Trousseau

Joe Holyman enjoys marching to the beat of a different drum with his minimal intervention winemaking, as is evidenced by this, the only wine made from the trousseau grape in Tasmania. Holyman planted the vines at his Tamar Valley site nine years ago and makes a very appealing lighter red that can be enjoyed chilled over summer. Trousseau originates from the Jura region in eastern France and is also known as bastardo and merenzao. It is a close relative of the white grape savagnin, which Holyman also grows, and produces wines that are cherry red with high-acid, very bright and attention grabbing minerality. Matured in amphorae, this is lively, juicy, gluggable and just 12% alcohol. Such fun. Give it a whirl. $40. https://www.stoneyrise.com/