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2022 Cruse Wine Co Sparkling White Zinfandel, Eaglepoint Vineyard, Mendocino
$39.99
Organic. A certified organic vineyard at around 2000 feet elevation above the town of Ukiah. This elevation concentrates flavors and protects the vines from the relatively brutal heat of the valley floor. The vines are approximately 40 years old; their age, elevation, and farming practices produce naturally concentrated and low yielding fruit. In order to make this subtle rosé, about 50% of the fruit was foot tread before loading into the press. The grapes were pressed with a champagne cycle and just the cuvée fraction was used. The base wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and bottled to finish its fermentation under pressure. After a little over 6 months, the wine was riddled and disgorged with no dosage. 250 cs produced
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Carneros
- Style Sparkling Wine, Pet-Nat
- Producer Cruse Wine Co.
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Zinfandel
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Red Sauce, White Sauce, Aperitif
- Characteristics West Coast, Red Fruit, Chillable Red
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