The Crane Assembly

About The Crane Assembly

The Crane Assembly is centered around a unique eight-acre property located in the gravel rich soils of southern St. Helena. It is believed that George Beldon Crane, or simply G.B. Crane, first established grapes on this site in the year 1885, making it one of the oldest vineyards in the Napa Valley. Although records are scarce, it was most likely planted as a field blend commonly known as “mixed blacks”. This field blend traditionally consisted of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan, and a smattering of lesser-known grape varieties such as Alicante Bouschet, Mourvedre and Valdiguie.

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What The Crane Assembly Say

Of the 6.5 acres in production, approximately four acres are Crane’s original plantings. This four-acre block has been continuously farmed for nearly one hundred and forty years by a number of different people…and now it is our turn to take on that responsibility. In addition to Crane’s old vine section, there is also a 1.6 acre block of Cabernet Sauvignon, a 1.4 acre block of Petite Sirah, and two rows of Merlot.

We are very proud of these wines and the history and tradition they represent. We encourage you to visit the vineyard and allow us to share with you all that it means to us.

What Jennifer loves

The GB Crane vineyard is a legendary plot lost to the viewer who sees nothing but perfect rows down Highway 29.  I find the story and history of this place worth exploring, particularly given the wand of famed winemaker Dave Phinney.

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Disciples Red Wine 2018; Large gold rectanglar label with a yellow border, showing a white animal skull with large brown swept back horns

Disciples Red Wine 2018

£54.60 Inc VAT

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el Coco 2019; An oblong label showing a bottle of wine standing on a barrel top in the foreground, with more barrels beyond, against a sun kissed brick wall

el Coco 2019

£90.00 Inc VAT

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G.B. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 OWC 3 Pack; Rectangular label , dark brown merging with black. Features a grey box, with the lid pulled back revealing three bottles wrapped in brown paper, with round, red wax seals

G.B. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 OWC 3 Pack

£741.60 Inc VAT

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