Cruse Wine Co. Monkey Jacket 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cruse Wine Co.
Label Name:
 
Monkey Jacket
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
North Coast, California (Mendocino & Napa)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Valdiguié, Zinfandel, Carignan, Petite Sirah, Tannat
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91 (Aug 7, 2025); Jeb Dunnuck 91; positive Vinous review (2024)

Tasting Note
Bright wild berry and cherry fruit with dried herbs, leather and tobacco leaf. Medium-bodied, crunchy perfumed palate with soft, chalky tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted pork, grilled lamb, mushroom risotto, pizza; Korean BBQ, char siu, mapo tofu, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Native yeast fermentation; roughly 50% whole-cluster; fermented in concrete; aged in a mix of concrete tanks and used barrels; minimal additions, bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Cruse Wine Co., led by Michael Cruse, produces organic, terroir-driven California wines emphasizing natural ferments and approachable table wines since the 2010s.