Disciples Red Blend from The Crane Assembly includes a blend of Old Vine Zindfandel sourced from the G.B. Crane Vineyard where the vines are over 100 years old as well as sites such as Morisoli Vineyard in Rutherford, Milat Vineyard in St. Helena, and other esteemed vineyards considered to be disciples of the character found at Crane. The Zinfandel gives mouthfulls of blue and black fruits, elderberry, blueberry compote, and damp redwood forest. Pleasing umami sensation of wild Porcini plays around on the mid palate and the impact of Petite Sirah adds extra flesh and texture as well as a characteristic dark coco and cinnamon stick. | Falling BrightSourced from heritage vineyards in the Napa Valley, our 2019 Disciples is bold, extroverted and unabashedly Californian. Inspired by field blends of past, our 2019 vintage blends Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Charbono, Merlot, Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Pouring a vivid cardinal into the glass, the 2019 Disciples is replete with aromas of cranberry compote, Rainer cherry, Staedtler graphite pencil and Mendocino forest floor - the combination of redwoods, sorels, sun and ocean spray. Upon entry, the wine exudes a bright and lively character with notes of ripe raspberry, red fruits and subtle toasted oak. The wine closes at length with soft fine tannins and an inviting hint of vanilla. 120 barrels produced. | Kevin A. Fox for The Crane Assembly