2014 G.B. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvginon by The Crane Assembly | Napa Valley California 750ml

Powerful opulence. The 2014 G.B. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon opens with layered aromatics of overripe cassis, blackberries and plum. Shades of tarragon, sage and fragrant California chaparral follow closely. The entry is, as expected, rich and lush with a balanced mid-palate rife with juicy stone fruit, black cherries and traces of graphite, clove and licorice. The soft, refined tannins bring the experience to a slow, elegant close - flavors persisting at length. 299 cases produced. | Kevin A. Fox for The Crane Assembly

Composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 5% Petite Sirah, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon G.B. 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. | 97+ Lisa Perrotti-Brown for Wine Advocate

This is one of those wines where it's hard not to "collect them all". Every bottle we have seen from The Crane Assembly, Dave Phinney's latest Napa Valley project, has been stunning and irresistible. There is a place at the table for his El Coco, The Disciples, and now... G.B. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon. | Falling Bright