Cruse Wine Co. Rorick Vineyard Chardonnay 2021Michael Cruse came to winemaking from a background in science. In 2008 he set up a winery in Petaluma, CA, where he built a custom grape crushing facility and launched his Champagne inspired Sparkling wine project, Ultramarine. In 2013 he established Cruse Wine Co., to create proudly Californian wines. An exquisite wine crafted to perfection. This Chardonnay features a harmonious blend of fresh fruit, delicate aromas, and vibrant acidity. The grapes

42% used French oak

Their 30-hectare domaine is planted entirely with Chenin Blanc and the late Jean-Michel Vigneau was at the very forefront of organic winemaking

The current iteration has a modest dosage of 6g per litre

with good weight of apple and lemon fruit and a little creaminess

where no one could be sure that the fragile Merlot could succeed

violets and a dusting of confectioner’s sugar on the nose

Aged for 12 years in Bodega la Emperatriz Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera

This vintage saw a harmonious blend crafted

We recommend to drink chilled at around 6 – 8°C

They retained the winemaker and the majority of the existing estate team

Flavours of dried cherries and plums are framed by coffee

came across as an elegant