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Petaluma, CA

Cruse Wine Co.

Unapologetically California wines of nuance and brightness

Michael Cruse may be known as the sparkling wine whisperer of California (thanks to his cult status wine, Ultramarine) but there's much more to his winemaking than that. In 2013, he founded Cruse Wine Co. with the vision of celebrating vibrant wines made from often forgotten-about varieties. Sourcing fruit from some of the premier single vineyard sites in the state, Cruse Wine Co. offers drinkers the chance to enjoy finely crafted, unapologetically California wines of nuance and brightness.

Showcasing off the beaten path varietals

Tannat, Valdiguie, Carignan & More

Rather than follow the masses with popular varietals, Cruse prefers to use off the beaten path varietals like Valdiguie, Tannat, and Carignane. Cruse Wine Co. is an opportunity for Michael to showcase these grapes in a fresh way, while still making serious delicious wines. His flagship wine is the Monkey Jacket Red Blend from vineyards carefully selected and located in Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, and Suisun counties. The winemaking process of whole cluster fermentation and both concrete and oak aging lends the perfect canvas for these vineyards and grape varieties to showcase their profiles: dark fruited, floral (think violets), peppery, and a grippy finish.