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Cru Wine Company

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Founded in 2003, (originally as Mariposa Wine Company) Cru Wine Company is a portfolio of handcrafted artisan style wines that embrace the incredible diversity of California's premium viticultural areas. The Cru, Carmichael and Yosemite View brands each feature only the varietals that thrive in their respective regions; each label with its own unique character and focus.

Owner Richard Spencer has had a keen interest in fine wines for many years, a pastime cultivated with long-time family friend and partner Michael Conway. For these two entrepreneurs, the dream of owning a winery is now a welcome reality.

At a glance…

Address: 20146 Rd 21 Madera CA 93637	Tasting Room Hours: 11:00 - 4:30	Minority/Female Winemaker: No
Phone Number: 559-673-6372	Region of Focus: None	Uncommon Varietals Produced? Yes
County: Madera	Wine Club Benefits: Unknown	Staffed by Family: No
Main AVA: Central Valley	Picnic Friendly: Yes	Guest WiFi: Yes
Sub AVA: Madera	Pet Friendly: Yes	Sustainable Methods : No
Flagship Wine: None	Banquet Facilities: No	Weddings: No
Average Price per Bottle: $25.10	On Site Lodging: No	Primary Fermentation Method: Controlled
Typical Product: Red	Conference Facilities: No	Drink on Release or Age: Age
Total Production: 15000 Cases	Web Site: http://cruwinecompany.com	Wine Trail Member?:

Currently Tasting*

2010	Pinot Noir	Montery	Vinyard Montage
2010	Chardonnay	Arroyo Seco
2012	Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio)	Arroyo Seco	Mariposa
2010	Blend	Paso Robles	Viceroy' GSM Blend - Mariposa

Vintages that show either a "0000" or a blank are non vintage specific, meaning they contain grapes from various years.

Currently Selling*

2010	Pinot Noir	Montery	Vinyard Montage	$25.00
2010	Pinot Noir	Santa Maria Valley		$35.00
2010	Chardonnay	Arroyo Seco		$30.00
2010	Pinot Noir	Santa Lucia Highlands		$32.00
2008	Syrah	Sierra Foothills	Yosemite View	$14.00
2010	Tempranillo	Paso Robles	Mariposa	$23.00
2012	Albarino	Edna Valley	Mariposa	$23.00
2011	Chardonnay	Arroyo Seco	UNOAKED	$23.00
2009	Sangiovese	Chalk Hill	Mariposa	$35.00
2012	Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio)	Arroyo Seco	Mariposa	$18.00
2011	Pinot Noir	California	Rose of Pinot- Mariposa	$18.00
2010	Blend	Paso Robles	Viceroy' GSM Blend - Mariposa	$23.00
2011	Cabernet Sauvignon	Paso Robles	Mariposa	$23.00
2009	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa Valley	Mariposa	$50.00
2009	Petite Verdot	Napa Valley	Mariposa	$50.00
2009	Merlot	Napa Valley	Mariposa	$40.00
2011	Chardonnay	Monterey	Vinyard Montage	$25.00
2010	Chardonnay	Santa Lucia Highlands		$30.00
2010	Chardonnay	Sierra Madre Vineyard		$30.00

Recent Awards

Silver	2013	Los Angeles International Wine and Spirit Competition	Mariposa Sangiovese	2009
Silver	2013	Los Angeles International Wine and Spirit Competition	Mariposa Petite Verdot	2009
Gold	2013	Los Angeles International Wine and Spirit Competition	Cru SLH Pinot Noir	2010
Silver/Bronze	2013	SF Chronicle Wine Competition/Orange County Fair	CRU Santa Maria Pinot Noir	2010
Silver	2013	San Diego Int. Wine competition and Riverside Int. Wine Comp	CRU Vineyard Montage Pinot Noir	2010
Silver	2013	Orange County Fair and Sand Diego International Wine Competition	Mariposa Tempranillo	2010
Silver	2013	Orange County Fair and Sand Diego International Wine Competition	Mariposa Tempranillo	2010
Gold	2013	Riverside International Wine Competition	Mariposa Tempranillo	2010
Silver	2013	Orange County Fair /SF International Wine Competition	CRU Arroyo Seco Chardonnay	2011
Gold	2013	Los Angeles International Wine and Spirit Competition	CRU Arroyo Seco Chardonnay	2011
Gold	2013	San Diego International Wine Competition	CRU Santa Lucia Highlands Chardo	2011
Gold	2013	SF Chronicle Wine Competition	CRU Vineyard Montage Chardonnay	2011
Silver	2013	CA State Fair and SF International Wine Competition	Mariposa Cabernet Savignon	2011
Gold	2013	Orange County Fair/Los Angeles Int Wine & Spirit Competition	Mariposa Albarino	2012
Gold/Bronze	2013	Riverside International /SF International Wine Competition	Mariposa Albarino	2012
Double Gold/Gold	2013	CA State Fair/Los Angeles International Wine Competition	Mariposa Pinot Grigio	2012
Best of Class	2013	Los Angeles International Wine & Spirit Competition	Mariposa Pinot Grigio	2012

Other Views

Winemaker, Ken Post "at work"

Scenes from the October Grape Stomp

Scenes from the October Grape Stomp, thankfully our wine doesn't taste like feet!

Details

With a passion for wine and love of farming, winemaker Ken Post enrolled in Fresno State's Enology Viticulture program. After graduating from the Enology program Ken started his new ambition of wine production at Prospero Oak Hollow Wineries in Madera, California. Three years later Ken's other passion of off road motorcycle riding forced another retirement for 10 months while he learned how to walk again after severely breaking a leg. Once healed it was time to once again pursue the passion of winemaking.

Did you know?

Ken Post, a native Californian, began his career on the family ranch in Paso Robles. The Post family farmed 1800 acres of alfalfa and various grains until the ranch was sold in the late 70's. At that time, Ken pursued a second career in highway construction. His firm contracted with the State of California and private organizations in providing highway paving, resurfacing, and oiling services. While this was a very lucrative business, it allowed very little time for the most important thing of all, his family. Thus in 1997 Ken was presented an offer he could not refuse, selling the company.

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