Jolie Laide Trousseau Gris The Empress Sonoma 2025

This 2025 Trousseau Gris from Jolie-Laide comes from the Fanucchi Wood Road vineyard in Sonoma County, California, and is produced and bottled in Sonoma. Trousseau Gris is a rare, pink-skinned grape that makes textured, expressive whites, and this one wears a tarot-inspired label depicting The Empress beneath a crescent moon and sun.

Expect aromas of ripe pear, orange blossom, and golden apple, with a tinge of dried herbs and a subtle savory edge. The palate is layered and lightly phenolic, with stone fruit, citrus peel, and a mineral, saline finish that keeps it fresh. Pair it with roast chicken, seafood, soft cheeses, or herb-driven vegetable dishes, or open it for adventurous wine lovers who appreciate small-production, character-driven wines.