2022 Cruse Wine Co. Rancho Monkey Jacket Red, North Coast, USA
$24.99
Organic. 22% Mixed Red Blends, 19% Carignan, 14% Valdiguié, 12% Petite Sirah, 12% Syrah, 11% Pinot Noir, and 10% Tannat. AVA Breakdown: 56% Mendocino County, 26% Sonoma Coast, 14% Napa Valley, 4% Sierra Foothills. Approximately 50% of the blend was fermented whole cluster and all grapes were fermented in concrete. Aging was done in a mix of 50% concrete tanks and 50% used barrels. There were no additives used except for sulfur and the wine was bottled without fining or filtering.
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Cruse Wine Co.
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Gamay, Valdiguie
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Pizza Night, Red Sauce
- Characteristics West Coast, Red Fruit, Chillable Red

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