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    2021 Cruse Wine Co. Tannat Alder Springs Vineyard (Mendocino, CA) 6R

    6R

    Warmer growing regions, fully ripened grapes, extended barrel-aging add to the wine’s body

    2021 Cruse Wine Co. Tannat Alder Springs Vineyard (Mendocino, CA) 6R

    The wine features notes of ripe fruit, cedar, graphite, and Bordeaux characteristics. According to Petitphilippe.com, it has a fruity and savory aroma with hints of blackberry, cinnamon hard candies, and anise, complemented by undertones of leather and coffee grounds.

    4 in stock!

    About The Varietal

    Tannat

    Tannat is a red wine grape with origins in the Basque country, situated on the border between France and Spain. In the rugged terrain near the Pyrenees Mountains, Tannat grape thrives, producing wines that are deep, dark, dry, and rustic, reflecting the challenging environment in which it is cultivated.

    6R

    Warmer growing regions, fully ripened grapes, extended barrel-aging add to the wine’s body