Our 2019 Sauvignon Blanc reflects the perfection of the beautiful growing season we experienced last year. Brilliant aromas pineapple, citrus, green apple, and mineral notes emanate from the glass. Vibrant acidity leads to a lush concentrated and full mid-palate that reveals substantial weight on the back end. A full rich ripe finish rounds out the experience with great length of ripe apricot, white peach, and stones.
Enjoy with great food, great friends, and great weather!
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 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.
Our Retaggio pays homage to the Italian traditions of always having a high-quality delicious table wine with dinner. This super Tuscan inspired blend is 46% Sangiovese, 29% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Opening notes of black cherry, leather, black olive and violets give way to an attack that is smooth, refined and silky. Medium bodied in weight, the structure is robust with chalky tannins, finishing long and persistent.
A Salvestrin family favorite, our sangiovese opens with bright aromas of dried cranberry, cherry turnovers and hints of vanilla. A soft entry leads to a full, rich texture of concentrated red fruits. Lucious and mouthcoating, this wine finishes with bright red fruit and baking spices. The food friendly nature of Sangiovese will have you turning to this wine again and again.
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.
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.
Purchase our Dr. Crane Extravaganza Tasting Pack, and join us any Friday in April 2021 at 4:30 PST for a unique opportunity to taste all our Salvestrin Dr. Crane wines. Tasting package will include: 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 Sangiovese, 2018 Retaggio, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 3D Cabernet Sauvignon and 2019 Petite Sirah!
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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