| Producer | Cruse Wine Company |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Sku | U1011018 |
| Size | 750ml |
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The limited-release "Demo Series Reserve Cask" is crafted using traditional methods from organically farmed vineyards, blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for complexity and depth. Extended aging on lees in barrel enhances texture and richness, balanced by vibrant California freshness. Ideal with seafood, fried chicken, or celebrations.
I originally tasted the Reserve Cask as an unfinished, experimental sparkling that was hand-disgorged at the winery. For the first time in 2018, winemaker Michael Cruse separated off some of the year’s base wine into an oval vessel for longer aging. While the remainder of the base wine went into the 2018 Tradition sparkling, the Reserve Cask was bottled separately and aged on its lees for 26 months...it has a pale gold color and opens slowly on the nose from matchstick to fuller tones of panna cotta, lemon peel and toast. The medium-bodied palate is dry and creamy, its savory flavors balanced by youthfully racy acidity, and it offers an expansive, creamy finish. —E.B.
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