Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon

Hand-sorted while still cold from the field. Fermented in small, closed-top stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. 5-6 day cold soak, 32daytotalmaceration. Gentle pumpovers and délestage. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrel. Aged 20months in French oak barrels;100% new. Coopers: Baron, Darnajou, Taransaud. Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard owner: Andy Beckstoffer. Sourced from:a5: 0.51 acres |c2: 3.40 acres. Clonal selection: 4, 337. Rootstock: 110r. Plant date: 1998. Soils: Bale loam. Exposure: 0-3% slope, full exposure. Trellisand pruning: vertical shoot positioned(vsp) | bilateral cordon. Yield: 3.0 –4.0tons/acre

The Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard, opaque ruby red, displays a certain profundity in its appearance. On the nose, opulent aromas of graphite, crushed blackberry, and savory herbs lend warmth to the overall experience. Silky on the palate with powerful yet seamlessly integrated tannins and focused flavors of cassis, cacao, and garrigue.

This refined and feminine cabernet sauvignon will pair lusciously with braised beef short ribs, or a grilled lamb chop topped with wild mushrooms and shallots. Serve at 50°-55°F.