Cruse Wine Co.

Rancho Chimiles Vineyard Pétillant Naturel Valdiguié

9.1147 ratings
9.234 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Valdiguié
Top Notes For
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.8

This may be mistagged, maybe Demming is a new site in the past few vintages?
Slight pink tinge. Nose of creamy pear, macerated strawberry. Softly structured. Wish this had a bit more acid spine.

This may be mistagged, maybe Demming is a new site in the past few vintages?
Slight pink tinge. Nose of creamy pear, macerated strawberry. Softly structured. Wish this had a bit more acid spine.

May 3rd, 2020
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.1

Just pain fun. Also good w oysters.

Just pain fun. Also good w oysters.

Sep 8th, 2018
Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.4

“The best wine I ever had is the wine that’s in my glass.” — David Hirsch #drinkingwithdad (part 2)

“The best wine I ever had is the wine that’s in my glass.” — David Hirsch #drinkingwithdad (part 2)

Apr 16th, 2018
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

A tad on the sweet side, but very clean and well made pet nat.

A tad on the sweet side, but very clean and well made pet nat.

Sep 28th, 2017
Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.2

Bravo @crusewine! Basically tastes like dry-ish watermelon and cherry jolly ranchers, which is delicious. Pretty pink floral smellies too. Just make more of it next year! One of the most successful American pet-nats I've had.

Bravo @crusewine! Basically tastes like dry-ish watermelon and cherry jolly ranchers, which is delicious. Pretty pink floral smellies too. Just make more of it next year! One of the most successful American pet-nats I've had.

3 people found it helpfulJul 11th, 2015
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

8.7

2014. On a scorcher like today I really want to drink a wine that you only need a beer bottle opener to access.

2014. On a scorcher like today I really want to drink a wine that you only need a beer bottle opener to access.

2 people found it helpfulJun 9th, 2015
Paul Einbund

Wine Director/Sommelier Frances

9.1

I'm in love with...a pet nat? Beautiful from the package to the color of the wine to the light crisp refreshing flavor...really nice wine!

I'm in love with...a pet nat? Beautiful from the package to the color of the wine to the light crisp refreshing flavor...really nice wine!

2 people found it helpfulJun 1st, 2015
Steven Morgan

Wine Director Formento's

9.3

=happy

=happy

1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2016
Jackie Smith

Unripe kiwi. Drink ability: 💯

Unripe kiwi. Drink ability: 💯

1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2016
Alicia Cypress

If you can let the wine linger in the glass a bit, a beautiful bouquet of bright red fruit aromatics emerge and you never want to take your nose away. But good luck getting to this point. This wine is way too gulpable with a candied palate leaving behind flavors of cherry, strawberry and watermelon. Wow! So in love! Thanks, @Michael Cruse!

If you can let the wine linger in the glass a bit, a beautiful bouquet of bright red fruit aromatics emerge and you never want to take your nose away. But good luck getting to this point. This wine is way too gulpable with a candied palate leaving behind flavors of cherry, strawberry and watermelon. Wow! So in love! Thanks, @Michael Cruse!

Jul 26th, 2016