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CRU Wine Club to Open in Bonita Springs in March 2021

CRU Wine Club Bonita Springs Wine Tasting Store Front | CRU Wine Club
Sonoma Vineyard owner to open exclusive wine room for tastings and pairings. 
CRU Wine Club tasting room in Bonita Springs will open in early 2021. Cassata Sonoma Utopium wines and a Talism Pinot Noir wine will be featured. The Cassata Sonoma Utopium brand features four varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and two new CRU wines. A 2014 Sonoma Reserve CRU Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2014 Sonoma Reserve CRU Zinfandel. The Talisman 2016 Pinot Noir from Adastra Vineyard is from Los Carneros in Napa Valley and received 94 points from International Wine Report.

The vineyard also produces four sustainably grown olive oils: natural, lemon, rosemary-basil, and garlic.

Cassata who purchased his vineyard in 2002, farms bio-sustainably with plants, animals, and nature working together. Cassata said, “We believe in creating excellence through sustainable winemaking practices. This ensures that the vineyard and its environment can continue to produce wines for future generations and is the ultimate in sustainability”.

The wine tasting room will be on an invitation-only basis for 12 guests or less and feature small plates and host-led wine pairings with a variety of local Chefs showcasing their talents. Guests will be able to visit the vineyard virtually with a video presentation and enjoy exquisite food and wine from California. The room will also be available for small private events. There is seating both inside and outside.

Located at 28280 Old 41 Road, Unit #9, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135 in the Causeway Commerce Business Park near Bonita Beach Road, the 650 square foot space offers an intimate setting for wine lovers to learn about California wines and discover new wines to buy to enjoy at home.