Crane Canyon Cellars
1999 Mourvèdre
Noble Vineyard - Knights Valley

Crane Canyon Cellars Noble Vineyard is our first vineyard designated Mourvèdre.  The Noble Vineyard is a pastoral setting in the foothills of Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California. Dr. Noble’s passion for Rhône wines inspired him to plant this vineyard in Mourvèdre, Syrah and Viognier. Crane Canyon made its debut from this vineyard with its 1994 Mourvèdre. We feel its microclimate is perfect for Mourvèdre and Syrah, with moderately steep hillside drainage and exposure, and cooler than adjacent Napa and Alexander Valleys, allowing for longer maturation and deep complexity of flavors.  The 1999 Mourvèdre is blended with 10% Syrah from the same vineyard.   

Winemakers' Notes

This medium-bodied red wine displays a remarkable complexity for its youth. The bouquet leaps from the glass with blueberry, raspberry, and black cherry, accented by leather, chocolate, and pipe tobacco. Rhone varietals typically exhibit a sensual animal character described by the French as "sauvage", and this wine is no exception. The flavors of roast game, sunburnt earth, lavender, and sage spin around a dense fruit core of blueberry and black cherry. These are focused by good acidity and soft tannins, giving it good aging potential. Though drinking beautifully now, patience will reward with dazzling complexity. Wonderfully approachable now and should develop in the bottle for 6 to 8 years. Think Pablo Neruda, eating grilled lamb crusted with rosemary, while listening to Miles Davis.

Winemakers & Owners: Gardner Britt, Chuck Elsbree & Patrick Imbimbo

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