The vineyard was planted by George Beldon Crane in the late nineteenth century and is one of the icons of the Napa Valley. Sandoli) stood in the middle of a block of hundred year old Zinfandel. In August of 2012, four friends (Dave Phinney, Darryl Browman, Kevin A. Full-bodied, rich, opulent and oh-so-spicy, it fills the palate with decadent fruit and a plush texture, finishing with a lively lift."įrom the new winery The Crane Assembly, the Disciples Red has quite a back story. Previous vintage 93 Points Robert Parker: "A blend of 76% Zinfandel, 13% Charbono, 6% Grenache and 5% Petite Sirah, the Disciples Red is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with gorgeous notions of hoisin, Black Forest cake, prunes and potpourri with hints of black pepper, unsmoked cigars and cloves. The sixth vintage of Dave Phinney's Disciples Red under the Crane Assembly label, the 2019 has arrived. Your wishlist has been temporarily saved. This wine is tannic, rich and squared off by our signature suppleness. Finish expresses oak (French barrel) and Caymus fruit-forward impressions. The richness of this wine correlates with the fine dust of the Napa Valley soils. Tannins are abundant, yet fine, and persist throughout a layering of textural sensation. Youthfully forward on the palate, supple and appealing with rich concentration. Tasting Notes: "A blackberry hue, with scents of rich leather, cooked caramel, berries and forest floor. Caymus Special Selection is the only wine in the world honored twice as Wine Spectator magazine’s “Wine of the Year.” A wine of structure with intense concentration of supple flavors and dark fruits. Distinguished by extremely fine, velvety tannins and enjoyable upon release or with aging. Winery Notes: "Each year, we set aside the best barrels of our Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley to produce Caymus Special Selection. This 100% Cab features polished cassis, blackberry, mocha and spice flavors. The Wagner's choose their best grapes from varied sites, ageing them in mostly new French oak for 16-18 months. Limited.Ĭaymus Special Selection is consistently one of Napa's greatest Cabernets, uncommonly rich, distinctive and complex. One of Napa Valley's Classic Cabernets. Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon is the only wine in the world twice honored as "Wine of the Year" by Wine Spectator Magazine.
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