Cruse Wine Company, Red Blend Monkey Jacket North Coast, 2022 so04102025Pertinace Candid is a peated

Candid is a peated

and preserved fruit unfold in waves

a site known for its sandier soils and floral

There is beautiful texture and incredible length on offer here

underpinned by savory herbs and a distinct mineral edge

Cruse Wine Company, Red Blend Monkey Jacket North Coast, 2022 so04102025Pertinace Candid is a peatedMichael Cruse has built a reputation for crafting some of Californias most exciting and unconventional wines, and Monkey Jacket is his ode to the overlooked potential of the North Coast. Rather than chasing high alcohol power, Cruse focuses on freshness and drinkability, blending Valdigui with heritage varieties like Carignan, Syrah, and Tannat. The result is a red thats playful yet complex, offering a throwback to the lighter, bistro style wines of