Cruse Wine Co Red Blend Monkey Jacket 2022

This is a blend of predominately Carignan, Valdiguié, Petite Syrah, Syrah plus smaller amounts of other red varietals. It opens with tart early season cherries, spice, leather, and a bit of pipe tobacco. On the palate this is moderate in weight with some dried cherry, mixed spices, tobacco and a gentle earth to finish.  - D&M TASTING NOTES

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

“A ruby youthful magenta, this is the first time they are adding Zinfandel to the blend of the 2022 Monkey Jacket Red Blend. It has a great perfume on the nose, with wildflowers, mixed berries, a touch of fresh pepper, and dark stones. Medium-bodied, I love the mineral soft texture and clean finish.” - 91 PTS, JEB DUNNUCK

“The 2022 Monkey Jacket is a blend of Valdiguié, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Tannat. The nose is bursting with scents of wild berry fruit, dried herbs, earth and leather. The medium-bodied palate is loaded with crunchy, perfumed fruit. It’s framed by soft, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long, flavorful finish.” - 91 PTS, WINE ADVOCATE