There are certain areas and vineyard plots in the Napa Valley where the quality of grapes and resulting wines never come into question. These special parcels have distinctive soils, perfect exposures, and land managers who take great care of these highly-prized vines. The western flank of St. Helena and the Dr. Crane Vineyard is one of these areas that instantly creates a spark in the hearts of those "in the know." The Salvestrin Family has been stewards of the Napa Valley for nearly a century.
Italian immigrants John and Emma Salvestrin purchased a portion of the historic Crane Ranch in 1932, and with the repeal of prohibition in 1933, they started selling grapes as the wine industry began to grow again. Since then, each generation of the Salvestrin family has taken care of the property, and today the fourth generation of Salvestrin girls are growing up on the family vineyard.
The Dr. Crane Vineyard is sustainably farmed, and nutrient composts and cover crops increase the biodiversity of the soil and improve tilth. Soil cultivation in the spring aids in achieving vine balance and decreases the need for irrigation. The 2018 rendition of this wine made Wine Spectator's "Top 100" list in 2021, and this 2019 is a great follow-up, earning 95+ points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate!
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 95+ POINTS - "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard offers up beguiling scents of Morello cherries, mulberries and blackcurrant pastilles, plus underlying cinnamon stick, chocolate mint and tilled soil hints. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals a firm and fine-grained texture, allowing the black and red fruits to shimmer with jaw-dropping energy, finishing on a persistent spicy note."
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Dr. Crane Vineyard is cut from the same cloth, offering a Graves-like array of tobacco, scorched earth, chocolate, and cassis. Beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, and balanced, with a great finish, it's slightly more fleshy and approachable than the 2018 and will shine for 15 years as well."
The Dr. Crane Vineyard is sustainably farmed, and nutrient composts and cover crops increase the biodiversity of the soil and improve tilth. Soil cultivation in the spring aids in achieving vine balance and decreases the need for irrigation. The 2018 rendition of this wine made Wine Spectator's "Top 100" list in 2021, and this 2019 is a great follow-up, earning 95+ points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate!
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 95+ POINTS - "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard offers up beguiling scents of Morello cherries, mulberries and blackcurrant pastilles, plus underlying cinnamon stick, chocolate mint and tilled soil hints. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals a firm and fine-grained texture, allowing the black and red fruits to shimmer with jaw-dropping energy, finishing on a persistent spicy note."
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Dr. Crane Vineyard is cut from the same cloth, offering a Graves-like array of tobacco, scorched earth, chocolate, and cassis. Beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, and balanced, with a great finish, it's slightly more fleshy and approachable than the 2018 and will shine for 15 years as well."
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