Salvestrin Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 750ml - Bottle Shop of Spring Lake
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Salvestrin Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 750ml
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Salvestrin Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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#8 Top 100 Wine of the Year Wine Spectator 

Made of 94% Cabernet, 4% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc in the AVA of St. Helena, Napa Valley, aged for 22 months in French oak, 55% new. Harvested in September - October 2018 and released in September of 2021. The Salvestrin family crafted 1260 cases of this beauty.

Black cherry and blackberry are the first aromatics to shine through on this elegant Cabernet. Full bodied and rich, the tannins are firm yet refined, commanding a robust plush quality. Hints of barrel spices reveal a toasty flavors complemented by cigar box, leather, and plum on the back end.

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Italian immigrants John and Emma Salvestrin fell in love with St. Helena while visiting friends in the early 1920's. In 1932 they purchased a portion of the historic Crane Ranch, including the Victorian home of Dr. Crane. With the repeal of prohibition in 1933, they started selling grapes as the wine industry began to grow again. Ed Salvestrin, who grew up on the family vineyard, continued to grow quality grapes through the 60s, 70s and 80s preserving the family legacy for future generations. He still lives on site and frequently tends to his fruit trees (apples, pomegranates, grapefruit, persimmon) when he’s not helping out in the vineyard. In 1987, Rich Salvestrin completed his degree in viticulture from Fresno State University. He returned to the family vineyard to help farm and also to expand the family's grape growing business to include winemaking. 1994 was the inaugural vintage of Salvestrin Cabernet Sauvignon and in 2001 the estate winery was constructed amongst the family vines. Today, the fourth generation Salvestrin girls are growing up on the family vineyard.


Wine Spectator
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Bright and fresh, with lots of red currant, plum and black cherry fruit notes driving along nicely, while a subtle tug of iron runs underneath. Late floral and warm earth flashes on the finish add more range and contrast. Focused, detailed and really well built. To be released October 2021. Best from 2022 through 2035. 1,260 cases made. — JM

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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it strides confidently out of the glass with notions of crushed black and red currants, ripe blackberries and black raspberries plus hints of dried Mediterranean herbs, tilled soil and pencil lead. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of crunchy black and red berries, framed by firm, grainy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long with loads of minerals and an herbal lift.

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