Cruse Wine Co. North Coast Red Blend Monkey Jacket 2022 070226CRISP or a Champagne novice looking

or a Champagne novice looking to get a guided tour of the bubbly revolution

Layers of dried flowers and baking spice give way to savory salinity

that is clear to anyone

The flagship bottling of highly-regarded High West distillery

This is a great Blanc de Blancs that truly captures the essence of Chardonnay from select Grand Cru sites in the Cote des Blancs

Cruse Wine Co. North Coast Red Blend Monkey Jacket 2022 070226CRISP or a Champagne novice lookingIn Gallonis words, this is a delicious everyday red and a fabulous value in handcrafted, artisan California wine. Cant beat that praise! Here are the details: a blend of Carignan, Valdigui, Petite Sirah, Syrah (and more) with gorgeous aromatic lift (from 70% whole cluster), bright red fruit, spice, and just a touch of wildness. Fermented and aged in concrete and old barrels, it's crunchy, complex, and refreshingly unpolishedin the best way.