Prieler, Blaufrankisch Leithaberg, 2020 SPAINTCT26 Michael Cruse has built a

Michael Cruse has built a reputation for crafting some of California’s most exciting and unconventional wines

heavy on charm

and bottled with a low Extra Brut dosage (~3–4 g/L)

or a hunk of Comté and crusty bread

too—lifted acidity that gives the wine energy and drinkability even in its youth

Prieler, Blaufrankisch Leithaberg, 2020 SPAINTCT26 Michael Cruse has built aFrom the heart of Austrias Leithaberg, this 2020 Blaufrnkisch from Prieler is a stunning expression of the variety, highlighting the unique qualities of the regions terroir. Known for its combination of richness and minerality, this wine offers depth and precision with every sip. The nose reveals a bouquet of ripe dark berriesblackberries, plums, and cherriescomplemented by earthy notes of tobacco, spice, and a touch of graphite. On the palate, the