Truchard Vineyards is a family‑owned Carneros estate founded in the late 1970s, known for pioneering grape growing in the region long before it became widely recognized. With over 400 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards, the Truchard family produces estate‑grown wines that emphasize balance, freshness, and a strong sense of place. Their portfolio spans Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Roussanne, and more, all crafted in a style that highlights Carneros’ cool climate and volcanic‑clay soils. Today, the second generation continues the estate’s hands‑on farming and terroir‑driven winemaking, making Truchard one of Napa’s most respected family estates.
Roussanne has been traditionally associated with the Northern Rhone, where it is blended with Marsanne to make white Hermitage wines. In 1998, three acres of Roussanne were planted on the southern end of the Truchard Estate Vineyard.
Floral aromas of pineapple, honeysuckle, and jasmine with highlights of brioche and vanilla. The mouth is crisp, with clean flavors of fresh pear, honeydew melon and apricot. Bright acidity provides a lengthy finish of citrus, mineral, and spice.
92 James Suckling Stone fruit, lemon confit, beeswax and honeysuckle on the nose. The palate is nicely balanced, with a midweight mouthfeel and slight phenolic grip. There’s a lovely core of fruit here, with intensity and purity. Generous, fresh and varietal.
