Cruse Wine Co. Tradition Sparkling, California, USA NV Sakamai fresh-squeezed citrus and stone-fruit nose

fresh-squeezed citrus and stone-fruit nose

fresh fruit notes appear again

The nose is extremely peppery

94 Pts James Suckling

When it does finally give way

Cruse Wine Co. Tradition Sparkling, California, USA NV Sakamai fresh-squeezed citrus and stone-fruit noseThe Tradition Sparkling Wine is made from 54% Pinot Noir and 46% Chardonnay. It's made using the traditional method and is intentionally crafted to be a bit more oxidative and open than the Ultramarine sparklings. The nose explodes to gregarious aromas of chalk, freshly baked brioche and crushed almonds with a lush core of peachy fruits and honeyed nuances. The palate is all class, with those ripe fruits reigned in by chalky undertones and framed by