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Our Tasting Note
Michael explains that this one off, special wine, is the same source as the Ultramarine wines. Medium-gold color, med/med+ mousse thickness. The nose is medium+ with citrus, chalky, mineral, saline and light ginger oxidative notes, white floral blossoms, and a very pleasant bitterness like a citrus rind, very light a subtle yeasty lees notes. The palate is medium bodied, with a medium mousse, med+ acidity, medium+ flavors, the palate is fresh, chalky, and linear with a long, fresh, and very familiar profile to the Ultramarine Blanc des Noirs from the same vineyard. Not to mention its a dead ringer for a slightly oxidative style champagne that has the slightest hints of lees aging at this point.

Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
VinificationThe grapes were pressed using a traditional Champagne cycle and press cut. Aged in 50% new Stockinger puncheons and topped only once early on in the levage.
Aging: Almost36months (THREE YEARS)on lees, the bottles were riddled and disgorged with 0g/L dosage. Pressure: 5.5 bar
VineyardsTheCruseTradition Rose is a sourced from several sites including Rorick Heritage Vineyard high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Alder Springs from Mendocino County, Keefer Ranch in Sonoma, and a small amount of wine for Linda Vista in Napa.
Viticulture: Farmed using sustainable and organic methods.