Cruse Wine Co. "Monkey Jacket" 2022

Cruse Wine Co. "Monkey Jacket" 2022$24. 99 on 6+ (6saves2) 91pts Wine Advocate The 2022 Monkey Jacket is a blend of Valdigui, 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. Its framed by soft, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long, flavorful finish. Drink Date: 2025 2030. Reviewed by: Erin Brooks Published: Aug 07, 2025 Cruse

round and with distinct floral notes which include violet

Typical mix of varieties:

Aromas of raspberry

black plum and grilled herb bring out the complexity of the bouquet

Malo is spontaneous

olives and flowers add complexities to the sweet red fruits and spice on the nose and on the medium-bodied palate

The team responded with intense selection in both vineyard and cellar

Hints of spice

While already showing quite well

offering plenty of near-term enjoyment

99 on 6+ bottles (code: 12saves2)

I tasted the bottled 2024s (and the bottled 2023 Migan) from Tenerife with Roberto Santana from Envínate in the middle of their 2025 harvest