Cruse Wine Co. North Coast Red Blend Monkey Jacket 2022

In Galloni’s words, this is “a delicious everyday red” and “a fabulous value in handcrafted, artisan California wine.” Can’t beat that praise!

Here are the details: a blend of Carignan, Valdiguié, Petite Sirah, Syrah (and more) with gorgeous aromatic lift (from 70% whole cluster), bright red fruit, spice, and just a touch of wildness. Fermented and aged in concrete and old barrels, it's crunchy, complex, and refreshingly unpolished—in the best way.