Cruse Wine Co. Alder Springs Tannat 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cruse Wine Co.
Label Name:
 
Alder Springs Tannat
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Mendocino County (Alder Springs Vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tannat
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 90 (Antonio Galloni, Jan 2020); Grapelive ~91; Winestyr user avg 4. 54/5

Tasting Note
Inky, dark cherry and blackberry with violet, cedar, leather and menthol notes. Savory underbrush and coffee hints; round ripe tannins and bright acidity deliver a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, steak, BBQ short ribs, cassoulet, aged sheep cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Szechuan spicy dishes, mapo tofu, braised beef with soy and five‑spice.

Production Method
Fully destemmed to concrete; native fermentation ~12 days with punchdowns/pump-overs; élevage in used barriques; unfined/unfiltered; minimal sulfur additions.

Vineyard Info
Fruit from high‑elevation (≈2,300 ft) Alder Springs Vineyard in Laytonville; Cruse Wine Co., founded by Michael Cruse (2013), crafts small-production, site-driven California wines.