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  • Country ranking ?

    192
  • Producer ranking ?

    3
  • Decanting time

    4h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Game

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The Story

Our 2016 Beckstoffer Dr. Crane remains true to the unflinching and potent character of this special site. A striking personality replete with black and red currants, violet, plum chutney, and bittersweet chocolate is supported by a firm foundation of seductive, dusty tannins and a mouth-coating texture.  A 30 minute decant reveals an additional expanse of savory-sweet herbs, torrefaction, and mocha accents to deliver a deeply gratifying, long-...

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"One of the true first-growth vineyards of Napa is undoubtedly the Dr. Crane Vineyard, and the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard, which spent 20 months in 100% new French oak, flirts with perfection. Crushed rocks, forest floor, blueberry liqueur and white flowers jump from the glass of this dense bluish/purple wine. The wine has great fruit on the attack, midpalate, and finished magnificently with a good 50-second lingering aftertaste. Tannins are pure as silk, which is so much a hallmark of this vintage."

98 Points - Robert M. Parker Jr. (Tasting Report 227, The Wine Advocate)

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St. Helena, Napa Valley
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