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Rorick Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
Cruse Wine Co. • 750ml • 13.5%
$38.95 $34.95
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White wine from Sierra Foothills, California, made with 100% Rorick Vineyard Chardonnay grapes harvested by hand, vines planted in the late '60s. These are ungrafted vines of Wente Chardonnay clones. Cruse Wine Co. winemaker Michael Cruse vinifies the grapes adopting a hands-off approach in the cellar. The wine is aged for about 16-18 months in wood barrels.
Why You Should Try It
The Wine: Rorick Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
This outstanding single-vineyard California Chardonnay, from the Rorick vineyard in Murphy’s, is made from Chardonnay vines planted in the late '60s. These are ungrafted vines of Wente Chardonnay clones. Cruse Wine Co. winemaker Michael Cruse vinifies the grapes adopting a hands-off approach in the cellar, The wine is aged for about 16-18 months in wood barrels.
The nose is fine with dried grass, pear, and some roasted hazelnut. The palate is bright but still with the oily mouthfeel and concentration typical of Rorick Vineyard Chardonnay. Michael Cruse is a true master in capturing the spirit of a place and this Chardonnay is a pure and clean, expression of the site.
The Producer: Cruse Wine Co.
Cruse Wine Co. is the brainchild of talented winemaker Michael Cruse and it’s located in Petaluma, Sonoma County. Micheal sources his grapes from the best vineyards of Northern California and produces a fairly wide array of wines, including reds from Valdiguié Napa native grapes as well as great and yet affordable Champenoise method sparkling wines. On Primal Wine we will feature all of his wines, stay tuned!
The Region: Sierra Foothills
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