3-BOTTLE BOXED COLLECTION: 2015 G.B. CRANE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON (750ml)

(RP 98) "Composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 5% Petite Sirah, the GB Crane Cabernet Sauvignon (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. 299 cases produced." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

WINEMAKER NOTES

Opening with soft aromatics of a wild blackberry patch, pencil shavings and ripe fig, the nose evolves into a more nuanced melange of violets, fresh sepia pasta and salad nicoise. Vibrant and energetic upon entry, the vintage's elegant qualities continue with a refined mid-palate of dark berry fruits, a touch of licorice and dark chocolate. The robust tannins - a result of the estate's alluvial soils - will develop and mature well into the next decade.

THE CRANE ASSEMBLY

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.

The estimated fair market value is $675

RESTRICTIONS

Sales tax on all applicable items are included in the purchase price of Harvest STOMP auction lots. Please refer to the Harvest STOMP e-Auction Terms & Conditions for more information. Must be 21 or older.

For winning bidders living within Napa County, we ask that you pick up your auction lots directly within 14 days after auction closing at the Napa Valley Grapegrowers office, located at 831 Latour Court, Suite A in South Napa. For winning bidders living outside Napa County, shipping may be arranged at an additional cost. Email NVG at [email protected] to coordinate.