California Cult Bubbles and More: The Latest from Ultramarine and Cruse Wine Co. Chris Lehoux, October 22, 2026 Michael Cruse’s winemaking is guided by a rare mix of scientific curiosity and a practical goal: making bottles people want to open. Trained in molecular biology at UC Berkeley, he worked in academic labs before moving into wine. After gaining experience in Napa, he set up his own custom-crush facility… Continue Reading