2017 Cruse Wine Company Monkey Jacket North Coast Red Blend

42% Valdiguié, 22% Mixed Reds, 14% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignan, 8% Syrah, 2% St. Laurent, and 2% Pinot Noir

TastingNotesThe wine is above all drinkable, with captivating fruit leaning towards berries and bramble with a striking verve and concrete minerality. The grippy, chunky tannins retain a refreshing finish and structure capping a wine that is approachable but hits well above its weight class.

The wine is above all drinkable, with captivating fruit leaning towards berries and bramble with a striking verve and concrete minerality. The grippy, chunky tannins retain a refreshing finish and structure capping a wine that is approachable but hits well above its weight class.