Our 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is made from a blend of clones 1, 376, and musqué planted in 2004. This wine was stainless steel fermented and aged in a mix of used French oak and stainless steel barrels on fine lees for 5 months. Aromatically vibrant from the first pour, it opens with notes of fresh cut grass and an array of citrus fruits including lime zest, Meyer lemon, and tangerine rind. Picked with freshness in mind, it is crisp and refreshing with creamy mid-palate weight; perfectly crafted for front porch sipping. Bright acidity keeps it focused and long. Granny smith apple and fresh chamomile flower linger on the finish.
Our flagship Cabernet opens with notes of black cherry, dried tobacco, pencil shavings, and thyme. Medium plus in weight, the core is velvety in texture and framed by powdery refined tannins. Dried sage and blood orange shine through on the finish, which has notable persistence. Driven by finesse with a hint of minerality, this expression of the Dr. Crane Vineyard site is unadulterated, unfined, and unfiltered.
We are one of very few producers that grow and make Sangiovese in the Napa Valley. With just under two acres of Sangiovese on our property, our goal is to make a balanced, interesting, nuanced California style version of this classic Italian variety. Our 2019 Sangiovese opens with intense aromatics of dried cranberries, raspberry, pencil shavings, and thyme. Medium bodied in weight, the interior is silky and seamless while refined rustic tannins provide nuanced framework. The bright acidity lengthens the finish, with notes of nectarine rind and Bing cherries.
Meaning ‘legacy’ in Italian, our Retaggio red blend pays homage to the Salvestrins’ Italian heritage. Our inaugural vintage of Retaggio was 2002, and this wine has evolved into a wine club favorite for its authenticity and unique profile. Our 2019 features flavors of fruit and spice including black cherry, blueberry, violets and a hint of black pepper. Velvety in texture, this wine is concentrated and focused, featuring a follow through finish that highlights a light dusting of cocoa powder.
The 2019 Petite Sirah smells of a freshly baked blackberry pie. Sweet and confectionary on the nose, Hungarian oak barrel tones peak through as the wine opens up. On the palate our 2019 is rich and juicy, full bodied yet soft. The tannins are refined, chalky, and complete with a touch of sandpaper grit that is somehow muscular yet elegant at the same time.
Emma's Olive Oil is back! A joint venture with her lifelong friend, Payton Rockwood. "After years of watching and learning from our family businesses, we sought to make something of our own. The result? An aromatic, delicious olive oil derived from organic Arbequina Olives."
Beautifully salmon pink in hue, our 2020 Rosé wine boasts aromatics of watermelon, nectarine and the slightest hint of white pepper. Flirty and juicy, this rose features a striking balance of bright minerality retention coupled with delicate mid-weight creaminess from oak aging.
Our inaugural vintage of Pinot Noir has been a long time in the making. Co-owner Shannon Salvestrin, as well as Associate Winemaker / Viticulturist Natalie Winkler, love this varietal. We decided to make a tiny amount, just enough for family and friends plus our beloved wine club.
Our 2019 Russian River Valley Pinot is vibrant and silky in texture, medium in weight, and features notes of cherry cola, raspberries, and a whisper of potpourri. Minerality and tension keep this wine tight and focused. The finish is lengthy with a touch of baking spices. The bottle will be empty before you know it.
Each vintage, we perform a rigorous barrel selection tasting from our Cabernets, three separate times – every round eliminating barrels. What remains at the end of this process becomes our premium 3D Cabernet wine. Aromatically, hints of black olive, cigar box, espresso and huckleberry lead into a layered and complex palate. The labyrinth of flavors continues with an undoubtedly seamless quality, chalky tannins and great length on the back end. Finishing strong, hints of cedar and dark chocolate linger.
Our flagship Cabernet opens up with notes of blackberry, black cherry, licorice, and espresso bean. This full bodied wine has a powerfully structured periphery showcasing refined tannins that frame a dense juicy core. Robust and elegant at once, this wine embodies the delicate balance of finesse and opulence. As it opens, spearmint and dark chocolate appear. Very lightly fined and bottled unfiltered, this Cabernet is a true expression of our Dr. Crane Vineyard site.
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 complemented by cigar box, leather, and plum on the back end.
Savor the Summer months with Salvestrin! We have the perfect 6 pack (plus a little something extra!) curated for your summer Grilling recipes!
Enjoy 2 bottles of each of the following wines: 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2019 Petite Sirah PLUS one bottle of Emma Salvestrin's Tandem Olive Oil.
Unable to visit us in St. Helena?
We have put together a tasting kit of our newest experience offered at Salvestrin to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. The Dr. Crane Experience pack includes our 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, 2019 Sangiovese, 2008 Three D Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 Three D Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Three D Cabernet Sauvignon and 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Shipped to you with ice packs and express shipping for $850.
With just 0.99 acres planted on our Dr. Crane Vineyard, we only make Merlot in selected exceptional vintages when the wine warrants a special bottling. Aromas boast of bing cherry, raspberry, and dried rose petal upon entry. Medium bodied and velvety in texture, refined tannins finish with a slightly chalky character, featuring hints of cola and spearmint. This Merlot was very lightly fined and bottled unfiltered. This Merlot was very lightly fined and bottled unfiltered. 99 cases produced.
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