To replicate the style and structure of the G.B. Crane Vineyard we began sourcing from other iconic vineyards in the area. The backbone of the 2018 Disciples Red Wine comes from the Morisoli Vineyard in Rutherford and the Tofanelli Vineyard in Calistoga. The Morisoli’s have been farming their plot of land for 5 generations, dating back to the 1890s. The Tofanelli’s have been farming their ranch since 1929 and grow some of Napa’s most coveted field blend varietals.

“We have always written tasting notes from a winemaker’s perspective, and I have a bit of bias. So, for the 2018 Disciples, we decided to try something different and asked Daniel to write the tasting notes. Daniel and I met over dinner about a year ago and have subsequently become friends; he was kind enough to share his thoughts with us.” – Kevin A. Fox

“Strawberry preserves leap from the glass initially, followed by a bouquet of floral aromatics: lavender, violets, and roses. Rich earthy notes of freshly plowed soil, fresh rain on warm granite and petrichor. Spicy, but not a peppery spice, more of a star anise spiciness, tart raspberries and sweet pluots, with a very long, dusty finish of strawberry cream, vanilla and caramelized sugar that lingers…smooth and luscious!” – Daniel Bombard