This is the 'tindery' Cab franc / sauv blanc blend. Interesting enough, the sauv shows by the bucket load with a semi-slippery initial texture until the grainy greenish tannin from the Franc kicks in. The herbaceous notes from the sauv only add to how herbaceous Franc can be. It shows a lot of black cherry, sour raspberry and cut green herbs. If you look at it deeply enough it does show some guava and lychee notes from the sauv but they're probably not even worth mentioning. Co-ferment of the two I'm lead to believe, approach with an open mind, it can throw you about a bit. At $38 a bottle, bit of a gamble in my opinion, especially for something as experimental as such — 9 years ago
Yum. Had it with John Kelly chocolates, 5 year gouda, Delish. Caramel-y and nutty. — 9 years ago
A favorite choice in my Old Fashions. Crisp, clean, with a nutty tang that can linger even without the use of bitters in a cocktail. This stands on its own with just some whiskey stones. Less caramel-y than Angel's Envy and smoother than Bulleit. — 10 years ago
Frutos rojos, gran entrada, final redondo y ciruela. Para mí, muy muy rico — 10 years ago
Sweet, acid-y & California-y. Ill have to grab more on the next Cali trip — 11 years ago
Maybe I've been on such a bad wine streak, maybe this is really good. I was very happy with this. I'd drink it again! — 11 years ago
Wow! Never had a Tempranillo like this before. Co fermented with a small amount of Albillo. This is Burgundian in style, light, floral, tart red fruit and great acidity. This is a winner! — 12 years ago
Extremely nice! White fruit and brioche-y yeast all the way! Delightful. — 12 years ago
Another solid effort from Michael Cruse! Chardonnay from the Rorick Heritage Vineyard in the Sierra Foothills. Pours a medium (-) straw-gold hue. Medium/medium (+) concentration of aromatics of bruised yellow apple, fresh pineapple, honeysuckle, wet stone, some bread dough and aged cheese rind leesiness, creme fraiche, and a bit of slight savory, almond-y oxidative character. On the palate, there's more yellow apple and pineapple that is joined by a bit of ripe Bosc pear, along with more wet stone, aged cheese rind, honeysuckle, and a slight fennel edge to the finish. Medium to medium (+) acid, dry, medium bodied with lush texture from neutral oak, malo, and lees. There's also the slightest bit of phenolic edge because the juice is left on skins overnight prior to fermentation. Alcohol is medium (+) and is a bit too noticeable on the palate for my tastes but is still gentle enough to overlook. Wish there was a bit more acid but there's still definitely enough to at least keep it in balance enough. Overall, pretty good stuff and interesting for sure; if there's one word you *can't* use to describe Michael's wines in general, "boring" is that word. — 8 years ago
It's not going to impress your super judge-y wine friends, but your parents will love it. And I love it too, tbh. Put on "Time (Clock of the Heart)" by Culture Club while sippin on this blend and all will be right in the world, even if it's not. — 9 years ago
Capa y densidad media, en nariz fruta negra, regaliz negro. En boca ligero agradable pero con un punto maduro en el final. — 9 years ago
Grapefruit-y. New York Really good crisp — 10 years ago
Technically not after 10/31/15, but close enough. Brett mashes well with the herbal, malty, and grapefruit-y tones of the IPA. — 10 years ago
Vino blanco espumoso. Con un justo dulzor. Frescura en boca y justa acidez. Notas de Melocotón y Mango — 11 years ago
1/2 price Co-op, cracking drop for less than a fiver!!! — 11 years ago
Very nice bottle, good acidity and tannin right after opening. Should be great with steak & Co — 11 years ago
Excellent West Coast IPA. Big malt and pine-y hops remind me of Pliny the Elder. Great stuff. — 12 years ago
Macabeo made at a co-op the artwork is done by LIQEN famous street artist. — 12 years ago
Great texture and richness but the acidity makes it weightless...Delicous.. — 9 years ago
Brutal!! Molt recomanable, pots trobar-lo a can co #canco #restaurantcanco — 9 years ago
160717. Suit for dinner! — 9 years ago
Wow! Very light and crisp, not too apple-y, with fresh herb-garden on the backend. More basil, but a lovely accent! #cider #changeitup — 11 years ago
Petit Vetdot de una madurez increíble, fino tanino, sabroso, ancho y largo, una gran sorpresa. 2011 — 11 years ago
Nice blend of tannins and cherries — 12 years ago
Can't go wrong with a little Rare Wine Co Bierzo! — 12 years ago
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Con lucho, Andrés y Juan Luis en Satsko — 8 years ago