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Cruse Wine Co. 'Rorick Vineyard' Chardonnay, Sierra Foothills, CA 2023

  • $44.00

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CHARDONNAY
TART & FRESH and TROPICAL & RICH
ORGANIC FARMING
BOTTLE CLUB 2025
SIERRA FOOTHILLS and CALIFORNIA
USA

Cruse Wine Co., founded by Michael Cruse, is celebrated for its fresh, terroir-driven California wines that emphasize elegance over power. With a commitment to minimal intervention, Cruse has become a standout voice in the new wave of California winemaking, crafting precise and expressive wines from carefully chosen vineyard sites.

  • WINEMAKER: Michael Cruse

  • FARMING: Organic (not certified)

  • VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay

  • TERROIR: Rorick Vineyard sits at 2,000 feet elevation in the Sierra Foothills on limestone and schist soils, providing vibrant acidity and mineral tension in the fruit.

  • VINIFICATION: Whole-cluster pressed; spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in neutral oak.

  • AGING: Aged in neutral French oak barrels for 9 months on the lees without stirring.

  • TASTING NOTES: Bright and linear with notes of lemon curd, white peach, crushed stones, and a touch of flint. The palate is racy and saline with a textured, savory finish.

  • FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with seared scallops, roasted chicken with lemon and herbs, or aged goat cheese.