Cruse Wine Co. 2018 "Monkey Jacket" Red Blend
Made up of 51% Valdiguié, 13% Carignan, 10% Syrah, 8% Pinot Noir and other mixed reds, it was made using about 20% whole cluster and bottled unfiltered. The 2018 Monkey Jacket has a nose reminiscent of cru Beaujolais—peppered salami, blueberries, gravel dust, dried savory herbs, crushed granite and bright red cherries and berries with smoky/mineral touches. The savory, earthy palate is light to medium-bodied, very soft and juicy, finishing savory. - Erin Brooks
