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Composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 5% Petite Sirah, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon G.B. Crane Vineyard is deep garnet-purple in color and scented of cassis, black cherries and warm plums with touches of pencil shavings, wood smoke, fertile soil and yeast extract with a waft of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm frame of grainy tannins and wonderful freshness with intense flavors, finishing long.
Technical Details
- BlendCabernet Sauvignon
- WinemakerDave Phinney
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationNapa
- VineyardG.B. Crane
The Crane Assembly Cabernet Sauvignon G.B. Crane Vineyard 2014
Cabernet Blends | US
WA97+
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The Cabernet from this famed estate first planted in 1885 is infamous already for its incredible cab. The original Dr. Crane estate creates wines of class and pedigree. In the hands of super vintner Dave Phinney, these wines are simply incredible, with loads of cassis, blueberry, blackberry coulis and scorched earth. 97+ WA and just starting to come into its own. Wood boxes available upon request. Priority to larger orders.
About the Producer
The Crane Assembly is centered around a unique eight-acre vineyard located in the gravel rich soils of southern St. Helena. It is believed that George Beldon Crane, or simply G.B. Crane, first established grapes on this site in the year 1885, making it one of the oldest vineyards in the Napa Valley. Although records are scarce, it was most likely planted as a field blend commonly known as “mixed blacks”. This field blend traditionally consisted of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan, and a smattering of lesser-known grape varieties such as Alicante Bouschet, Mourvedre and Valdiguie.