Estival is a rule-breaking blend of Gewürztraminer
or as an everyday sipper with plenty of character
Michael Cruse has built a reputation for crafting some of California’s most exciting and unconventional wines
Aged in American Oak barrels
Valdespino, Palo Cortado Sherry "Viejo Calle Ponce“, NV (500ml) July42026Sale Estival is a rule-breaking blendPalo Cortado is the unicorn of sherry stylesbeginning life as a Fino, but evolving like an Olorosoand Valdespinos Viejo C. P. is one of the greatest traditional expressions of it. The nose is captivating: toasted hazelnut, orange peel, dried fig, saddle leather, and sea spray. On the palate, its dry, intense, and almost savory, with bracing acidity, saline edge, and a finish thats endlessly nutty and umami rich. Theres zero sweetnessthis is about age,