Positively explosive with fruit. Full-bodied and opulent, it offers heady aromas of plum, blueberry, spice box and kirsch. The palate is absolutely loaded with blue and black fruits, cedar spice, and a prominent toastiness. This is a blockbuster now that will continue to offer hedonistic pleasure for another 4-5 years.

The Crane Assembly Winery

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.