Cruse Wine Co. Alder Springs Tannat 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cruse Wine Co.
Label Name:
 
Alder Springs Tannat
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino County, California.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tannat
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) reported score: 90 . Vivino average user rating ~4. 1/5

Tasting Note
Inky black fruit (blackberry, huckleberry) with violet, cedar, graphite, cinnamon/anise, leather and coffee; ripe, textural tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, steak, braised short ribs, charcuterie, aged cheddar/blue cheese. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), Chinese char siu or spicy Sichuan beef, braised pork belly, miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Fully destemmed to concrete vats; native (spontaneous) fermentation with punchdowns/pump-overs ~12 days; aged in used barriques; natural malolactic; unfiltered/unfined; minimal sulfur.

Vineyard Info
Cruse Wine Co., led by Michael Cruse (founded 2013), focuses on North Coast sites. Alder Springs is a high-elevation, organically-practicing vineyard in Laytonville, Mendocino.