Cruse Wine Cruse Tradition Rose (2021 Base) NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
Cruse Wine
Label Name:
 
Cruse Tradition Rose (2021 Base) NV
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 92 (Tradition Rosé, review); past base vintages have earned high scores (e. g. , Robert Parker 96 for a 2018-base Tradition Rosé)

Tasting Note
Classic California sparkling rosé — roasted strawberries, cherry pit, pastry cream, subtle toast and forest-floor Pinot character. Bright, tangy acidity with a long, briny finish and fine, creamy mousse.

Food Pairing
Aperitif; fresh shellfish (oysters, lobster roll), sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled prawns, roast chicken, fried chicken, charcuterie, creamy cheeses, spicy Thai or Vietnamese salads.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle: barrel-fermented base wines (spontaneous/native yeasts), tirage bottled, aged ~28 months on lees, disgorged and dosed at 6 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Cruse Wine Co., Petaluma, CA. Michael Cruse makes méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines using fruit from sites such as Rorick, Alder Springs, Keefer Ranch and Napa/Sonoma growers; focused on organic/sustainable practices.