SALVESTRIN VINEYARDS DR. CRANE CABERNET SAUVIGNON WINE TASTING WITH SPECIAL GUEST GRANT BENDER NATIONAL SALES MANAGER Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 7:30 PM
If all be true that I do think,
There are five reasons we should drink:
Good wine - a friend - or being dry -
Or lest we should be by and by -
Or any other reason why.
Henry Aldrich 1647 – 1710
** This event was rescheduled because of the Hurricane.
Continuing our study of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon this month we will be featuring Salvestrin Winery from Dr. Crane Vineyard in St. Helena,
This small family owned winery is making outstanding wines at a fraction of the cost of those that are buying wine from the other owner of the original Dr. Crane Vineyard which is owned by Andy Beckstoffer. Just for fun I included the other wines from Paul Hobbs and Realm on this offering to show the difference in price. Salvestrin is not only one of the best Cabernet Sauvignon producers in Napa Valley but because they have owned the vineyard for almost 100 years they can offer their top wines at a fraction of the cost of the others making wines from Dr Crane Vineyard.
This tasting is limited to 14 tasters and the fee for this event which includes dinner is $275 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.
SALVESTRIN VINEYARDS DR. CRANE CABERNET SAUVIGNON WINE TASTING
WITH SPECIAL GUEST GRANT BENDER NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
7:30 PM
2021 SALVESTRIN SAUVIGNON BLANC CRYSTAL SPRINGS NAPA
2011 SALVESTRIN WINERY THREE D CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA
2013 SALVESTRIN WINERY THREE D CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA
2015 SALVESTRIN WINERY THREE D CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA
2018 SALVESTRIN WINERY THREE D CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA
2019 SALVESTRIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON DR CRANE NAPA
2019 SALVESTRIN WINERY THREE D CABERNET SAUVIGNON DR CRANE VINEYARD NAPA USA
Menu
Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie
Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Beefsteak Tomato Short Stack with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette
Duck Foie Gras Sausage Pasta with Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese
Beef Short Rib Wellington with Cabernet Natural Sauce
Chocolate Covered Bacon and Blackberries
The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $275 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any dietary restrictions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.
A bit about Salvestrin Winery:
It began when Italian immigrants John and Emma Salvestrin fell in love with St. Helena while visiting friends in the early 1920s. In 1932 they purchased a portion of the historic Crane Ranch, including the Victorian home of Dr. Crane. With the repeal of prohibition in 1933, they started selling grapes as the wine industry began to grow again. Ed Salvestrin, who grew up on the family vineyard, continued to grow quality grapes through the 60s, 70s and 80s preserving the family legacy for future generations. He still lives on site and frequently tends to his fruit trees (apples, pomegranates, grapefruit, persimmon) when he’s not helping out in the vineyard. In 1987, Rich Salvestrin completed his degree in viticulture from Fresno State University. He returned to the family vineyard to help farm and also to expand the family's grape growing business to include winemaking. 1994 was the inaugural vintage of Salvestrin Cabernet Sauvignon and in 2001 the estate winery was constructed amongst the family vines. Today, the fourth generation Salvestrin girls are growing up on the family vineyard.
Sustainable Vineyards
The vineyard we farm is more than a business—it is our home. We aim to sustainably grow winegrapes so that the land may be preserved for our daughters and future generations. Our practices, both in the vineyard and winery, focus upon being environmentally and socially responsible.
Estate Vineyards
The vineyard at Salvestrin has been farmed sustainably for over eighty years. Holistic guidelines have been utilized since 2006. Fruit trees planted around the property provide a habitat for beneficial insects. Nutrient composts and cover crops increase the biodiversity of the soil and improve tilth. Soil cultivation in the spring aids in achieving vine balance and decreases the need for irrigation. The vineyard at Salvestrin is certified Napa Green with for both Winery and Vineyard and has fish friendly farming practices.
Nurturing Wines
Environmentally friendly practices are implemented in the winery at Salvestrin as well. From conserving water to limiting overall power usage, the team at Salvestrin is committed to sustainability. Purchasing recycled materials, close monitoring of energy and water use, and limiting waste allow the wine cellar to not only run more environmentally friendly but also more efficiently. The estate winery at Salvestrin is certified Napa Green.
Watching my daughters grow up on the family vineyard that my grandparents started in 1932 is pretty special.
- Rich Salvestrin
All the wines from Salvestrin in stock at the Wine Watch on SALE!!
2021 SALVESTRIN SAUVIGNON BLANC CRYSTAL SPRINGS NAPA
Price: $37.50 Sale Price: $33.00 Quantity in Stock: 2
The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc opens with white peach, pineapple rind, fresh cut grass, and a whisper of gooseberry. Acid driven with a remarkable freshness, this wine is nervy with brilliant tension and persistent through the finish. The back palate features hints of grapefruit and granny smith apple.
2019 SALVESTRIN WINERY THREE D CABERNET SAUVIGNON DR CRANE VINEYARD NAPA
Price: $225.00 Your Price: $198.00 Quantity in Stock: 18
(98 Points) A barrel selection that stays in oak for an extra year, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon 3D Dr. Crane Vineyard is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, a mix of several clones. Marked by subtle cedar and vanilla shadings and wonderfully deep cassis notes, it's full-bodied, rich and supported by supple tannins and an elegant, lingering finish. Lovely stuff! With 450 cases produced and a sticker price under $200, it's a terrific value in upper-echelon Napa.- JC Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2023
2019 SALVESTRIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON DR CRANE NAPA
Price: $150.00 Your Price: $132.00 Quantity in Stock: 8
(95+ Points) Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard offers up beguiling scents of Morello cherries, mulberries and blackcurrant pastilles, plus underlying cinnamon stick, chocolate mint and tilled soil hints. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals a firm and fine-grained texture, allowing the black and red fruits to shimmer with jaw-dropping energy, finishing on a persistent spicy note. Issue 257 End of October 2021, The Wine Advocate
2018 SALVESTRIN WINERY THREE D CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA
Price: $225.00 Your Price: $198.00 Quantity in Stock: 6
(98+ Points ) Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon 3D Dr. Crane Vineyard prances out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of warm cassis, black cherries and black raspberries, plus hints of roses, lavender, underbrush and camphor, with an exotic touch of sandalwood. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is tightly wound with a rock-solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and lovely freshness to support the muscular black fruits, finishing epically long and beautifully earthy. Issue 257 End of October 2021, The Wine Advocate
2015 SALVESTRIN WINERY THREE D CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA
Price: $225.00 Your Price: $198.00 Quantity in Stock: 1
(96+ Points) Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon 3D Dr. Crane opens with licorice, violets and tilled soil over nuances of mossy bark, cassis, and warm plums. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has firm, grainy tannins and is elegant and polished, finishing long and layered. Interim December 2018 Week 2, The Wine Advocate
2013 SALVESTRIN WINERY THREE D CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA
Price: $225.00 Your Price: $198.00 Quantity in Stock: 5
(94 Points) A distinctive and singular style of wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Three D Dr. Crane is a relatively small cuvée of only 345 cases. Dense purple in color, with notes of charcoal, truffle, graphite, blackberry and cassis as well as outstanding purity, texture and length, this wine is still youthful but promising, and certainly seems to have at least a 15- or 20-year upside to it. This is a beauty. 228, The Wine Advocate
2011 SALVESTRIN WINERY THREE D CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA
Price: $225.00 Your Price: $198.00 Quantity in Stock: 1
Our family estate vineyard was originally planted in 1860 by a Napa Valley pioneer, Dr. George Belden Crane. Three generations of Salvestrins have sustainably farmed this historic site since 1932. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is made in honor of the fourth generation, our three daughters, Hannah, Emma, and Tessa. Enjoy!
All the other wines from Dr. Crane Vineyard in the store on SALE!!
2019 PAUL HOBBS CABERNET SAUVIGNON BECKSTOFFER DR. CRANE VINEYARD
Price: $324.00 Your Price: $285.12 Quantity in Stock: 4
(95 Points) The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard offers up alluring notes of red raspberries and cherries, accented by hints of baking spices, mocha and dried herbs. There's even a slightly dusty, savory note, like wind-blown or rain-splashed earth on fresh-picked fruit, and a subtle tinge of pencil shavings. Full-bodied yet fresh, with a supple feel and fine-grained tannins, this is already approachable, yet it finishes with enough length and softly dusty tannins to think it will still be drinking well in 2040. 898 cases made. Wine Advocate Published: May 31, 2022
2007 REALM CELLARS BECKSTOFFER DR. CRANE CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA
Price: $695.00 Sale Price: $595.00 Quantity in Stock: 1
(95 points) “ The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard (92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot) comes from a gravelly site on the west side of Highway 29. Gun flint, crushed rock, blueberry, black currant, violet, and subtle wood characteristics are accompanied by a deep, full-bodied, stunningly rich, well-proportioned Cabernet with well-integrated tannin. (RP) 95+ “ (2/2010) Wine Advocate
2016 REALM CELLARS BECKSTOFFER DR. CRANE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA
Price: $775.00 Sale Price: $640.00 Quantity in Stock: 1
(100 points) “The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) is very deep garnet-black in color and gives a truly profound nose of chargrill, pencil lead, crushed rocks and tar with a core of crème de cassis, licorice, dark chocolate and mincemeat pie with wafts of cardamom and cumin seed. The powerful, full-bodied palate gives a firm, ripe structure to match the incredible concentration of fruit, finishing long and earthy. (LPB)” (10/2018) Wine Advocate
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