Tasting Notes
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This is a Tempranillo-driven red wine blend that opens with plush aromas of tart cherry, raspberry reduction sauce and toasted cedar. Red fruit dominates the palate forefront with succulent boysenberry and red cherry juice flavors accented by cedar notes from the French oak aging. The oak nuances round out the palate, adding length and texture. This medium bodied beauty displays balanced acidity and finishes with notes of Dutch cocoa. Serve it with Spanish paella, Cajun jambalaya rice, or braised chicken legs. Barbecued meats and vegetables are another perfect accompaniment.
The Crusher Clarksburg Red Wine Blend comes from our signature vineyards in Clarksburg (85% Heringer Vineyard, 13% Lake Winchester Vineyard). The Clarksburg AVA is an up and coming wine region located in California’s Sacramento Delta. Originally known for row crops like the Sugar Beet, the area was quickly discovered by grape growers attracted by a microclimate which closely mirrored that of nearby Napa Valley. The soils here are a combination of poorly-draining clay and rich loam, meaning vines experience nutrient-rich, yet sometimes arid conditions. During the growing season, warm days give way to cooling afternoon breezes from the San Francisco Bay, dropping temperatures down 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit from their daytime highs. This mass of cool air allows wine grapes to retain more acidity than those grown in similarly warm regions.
The 2014 vintage was on par with the year prior, moderate rains came in early spring to start the growing season. Perfectly warm and dry weather persisted into the summer, with ideal temperatures and only a few heat spikes, providing for great harvest conditions. Clarksburg is a special place in California, winemakers and growers don’t need to worry about the statewide drought here due to the large ow of water coming through the Delta. This appellation is unique in the fact that if you dig four to six feet into the ground, you will find an abundance of water. The fruit that came o the vine in 2014 had developed great color, concentrated flavors and balanced structure and acidity.
Sourced from the upcoming Clarksburg appellation, The Crusher is a tribute to the fundamental relationship between the grower and the winemaker. From the vineyard to the crusher to your table, The Crusher captures the freshness of this world-class growing region, which is just beginning to emerge on the wine scene.
