Cruse Wine Company Tradition Sparkling Wine Brut

'The NV (2017) Tradition offers a striking interplay of textural richness and breadth buffered by vibrant acids that add freshness. Tangerine oil, almond, dried flowers and mint impart a strong savory character, but what stands out most about the 2017 is sheer vinous intensity. Readers will find a rich, beautifully textured sparkling wine that truly comes alive at the dinner table. Not to mention that the Cruse Tradition is one of the most compelling sparkling wines being made in California. I suggest opening the 2017 a few hours in advance, as air does wonders for the wine. The 2017 is 54% Pinot Noir, 46% Chardonnay, with 6% perpetual reserve, taken from some of the top sites in California: 32% Alder Springs, 30% Rorick, 24% Keefer, 13% Heintz and 2% Rita’s Crown. Primary and secondary fermentations were both indigenous. The wine was aged in a combination of barriques and stainless steel, with no S02, and bottled with zero dosage.' - Vinous Media - 93 points