Winemakers seem to be having a lot of fun these days when it comes to naming their wines. Plungerhead, Pinot Evil, and Horse’s Ass are a few that come to mind.
Fortunately, The Crusher’s name has nothing to do with WWE, nor with a really awful rap group. It’s a tribute to the happy relationship between the grower and winemaker who share the journey from the vineyard to the crusher. (Yep, “crusher” is a technical term.) Most of The Crusher’s labels bear the name of the wine-growing family—in this case, Merwin.
Take your time with this one. Swish and chew and savor the deliciousness, because this smooth rosé is dangerously drinkable.
Beautiful, clear; light pink, clear edges.
A light aroma—pretty, identical to the rich mouthful that follows.
Mouth-filling and silky. Candy circus peanuts! Cherry, strawberry, apricot. Baking spices. Tart acidity but beautifully balanced with a smooth, medium-bodied texture and presence.
Long finish.
Cork closure.
I would not have guessed this was a Pinot Noir. A subtle undercurrent was there, but this was a relatively fruity and refreshing expression of it.
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I recently tried their 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and was very impressed. Not suprised to see the Rose of Pinot Noir recommended as well. Nice review.
Thank you, Jon! I’ll have to look for the Cab too.