Cruse Wine Reserve Cask Sparkling (2019 Base)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Cruse Wine
Label Name:
 
Reserve Cask Sparkling (2019 Base)
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
California (North Coast; fruit from Green Valley/RRV, Mendocino, Oak Knoll, Sierra Foothills).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 93 (Reserve Cask review). Robert Parker/Erin Brooks RP 94 (coverage of Reserve Cask). Vinous/other critics 92–93 for similar releases

Tasting Note
Fine mousse with brioche, toasted bread, lemon peel, green apple and saline/briny minerality; creamy mid-palate and crisp, racy acidity. (≈40 words).

Food Pairing
Oysters, ceviche, goat cheese, fried chicken, roast pork belly, grilled scallops; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, pork bao.

Production Method
Traditional method; native yeast fermentation; aged in 2000L Stockinger cask, 2+ years on lees in bottle; disgorged with no dosage.

Vineyard Info
Cruse Wine Co., led by Michael Cruse, crafts site-driven California sparklers and small-batch ‘Demo Series’ bottlings showcasing traditional méthode and long lees aging.