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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.
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WINEMAKER: Michael Cruse
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FARMING: Organic (not certified)
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VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
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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.
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VINIFICATION: Whole-cluster pressed; spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in neutral oak.
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AGING: Aged in neutral French oak barrels for 9 months on the lees without stirring.
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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.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with seared scallops, roasted chicken with lemon and herbs, or aged goat cheese.
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Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Ramaytush Ohlone (the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula) and the Wappo & Miwok (the original inhabitants of Napa County).