St. Helena, Napa, CA- Aromas of melon and passion fruit. On entry the wine is supple and round supported by rich ripe flavors of white peach, mango and tropical fruit. The balanced, mouth coating mid-palate intrigues through to the fresh ripe fruit flavors that last and last (Crisp, Melon, Tropical, Medium-bodied)
The 2013 Salvestrin Three D exemplifies the Dr. Crane Vineyard as an optimal site for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. Having farmed this land for his entire life, proprietor Rich Salvestrin employs sustainable grape growing practices and stringent selection of only the top barrels of the vintage. Made in honor of Rich and Shannon Salvestrin's three daughters, the 2013 Three D displays a high intensity aroma of mocha, kir and freshly picked dark cherries. The dense palate of black plums and herbs de Provence resolves into a finish of silky, fine-grained tannins. Subtle baking spice compliments the aromatic fruit concentration, resulting in a wine of brilliant depth, complexity and length. This wine is drinking well now, but will also cellar for the next 15+ year.
Napa, CA- Ripe, sweet, dark fruit steals the show here, as the wine opens with aromas of blackberry, ripe dark plum and allspice. The ripe fruit flavors carry through the structured mid palate to the bright, ripe finish that is complemented by toasty oak and cocoa powder (Intense, Plum, Spice, Medium-bodied)
Black cherry and blackberry are the first aromatics to shine through on this elegant Cabernet. Full bodied and rich, the tannins are firm yet refined, commanding a robust plush quality. Hints of barrel spices reveal a slight toastiness, which is comple-mented by cigar box, leather, and plum on the back end. This wine has great length — it is delicious now but also is sure to age for at least a decade.