Philip Crane
Philip Togni Vineyard
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
A personal favorite! The 1997 iteration of this wine converted me, being a classic Bordeauxphile, into American wines some 20 years ago. Thank you for that, Mr. Togni.
Crane Family Vineyards
Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This wine was awesome! It sang like the person in the opera of the Olympics closing ceremony. On all cylinders. Layers of beautiful bright dark blue and red fruit flavors carried by very present but super silky tannins that gave it ‘stop-in-your-track’ intensity. All in beautiful harmony. — 3 months ago
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Myriad Cellars
Elysian Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Absolutely great California Cab. Wonderful wine with fruit and tannin in perfect balance . Great job Mike Smith — 4 months ago
Vice Versa
Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
N: muted. Complex. Pink roses. Floral.
P: silky tanins. Really juicy. Long. Almost sweet tart. Hint rubber.
Grapevine 285 — 2 months ago
Philip Togni Vineyard
Tanbark Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Tight, structured, took over an hour to really open up. Crushed raspberries, balsamic. — 4 months ago
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
This is a producer that should be more revered than it is. His 90’s were amongst my favorite Napa Cabernets. Especially, the 94, which is exceptional and I’ve had on 3-4 occasions.
2007 is a grand vintage but this one needs more cellaring. It is still in its adolescence. I would like to try this in another 8-10 yrs. Don’t get me wrong, this drinks nicely now but it’s best is still ahead.
I coravined & decanted this in a big Bordeaux glass for an hour and it is still a 1/2 monster.
The nose shows; dark currents/cassis, blackberries, black plum w/ skin, very black cherries, black raspberries, poached/slightly baked strawberries with understated raspberries in the glass edges, dark, rich earth with dry leaves, steeped fruit tea, mocha powder, caramel, chocolate baking bar, understated baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanillin, both black & red licorice/cola, moist herbs, tree sap, limestone, dry top soils-river stone and beautiful, withering/candied dark & red florals framed in candied violets.
The M+ tannins are round, velvety, dusty and still meaty. Dark currents/cassis, blackberries, black plum w/ skin, very black cherries, black raspberries, poached/slightly baked strawberries, liqueur cherries with understated, hovering raspberries. Dark, rich earth with dry leaves, steeped fruit tea, mocha powder, caramel, chocolate baking bar, understated baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanillin, both black & red licorice/cola, moist herbs, tree sap, soft, moist cigar box, leather, anise, rounded very dark spices, moist clays, limestone, dry top soils-river stone and beautiful, withering/candied dark & red florals framed in candied violets, very round, pleasant acidity with balance for days, still pronounced structure/tension, great length and a smartly, polished, ruby two-minute finish that long sets on on deep, dark spice, earthiness & ruby, dark currents.
Right now a Filet steak, not a fatty steak, Ribeye or Ribcap.
Still so youthful! Add a point or two in 7-10 yrs. .
Philip is in his 90’s and still involved in the winemaking. He walks the property daily. — a month ago