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Dark crimson in color, the strong, classic Zinfandel aromas of briar
fruit and wild strawberries jump out of the glass and are complemented
by hints of wet forest floor and high mountain forest. The entry gives
way to a rich and textured mid palate of Mexican chocolate, brambly
raspberry and a lengthy, caramelized crème anglaise finish. This wine is
a unique expression of old vine Zinfandel grown in the gravel-rich
alluvial soils at the base of the Mayacamas mountain range.
Winemaker: Kevin A. Fox
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| Type | Red
| | Varietal | 93% Old Vine Zinfandel, 7% Petit Sirah
| | Vintage | 2014 | | Bottle size | 750mL | | Alcohol content | 15.7% | | Appellation | California – Napa Valley - St. Helena
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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.
Of the eight acres
in production, approximately four acres are Crane’s original plantings.
This four-acre block has been continuously farmed for nearly one
hundred and thirty years by a number of different people…and now it is
our turn to take on that responsibility. In addition to Crane’s old vine
section, there is also a 1.6 acre block of Cabernet Sauvignon, a 1.4
acre block of Petite Sirah, and two rows of Merlot.
We
are very proud of these wines and the history and tradition they
represent. We encourage you to visit the vineyard and allow us to share
with you all that it means to us.
Dave Phinney | Darryl Browman | Kevin A. Fox | Bryan D. Sandoli
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Product #1182585
750mL
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