The California Wine Tasting Notes

CRANE LAKE

CRANE LAKE, CHARDONNAY 2019

Composition

76.08% Chardonnay, 13.72% French Colombard, 10.20% Proprietor’s Dry White

Tasting Notes
This wine is a light straw color, with pear, melon and vanilla aromas.  Citrus and green apple flavors, with a silky mouth feel.  Well balanced and structured; lingering after taste.

CRANE LAKE, PINOT GRIGIO 2016

Composition

76.02% Pinot Grigio, 13.91% Chardonnay,  5.65% French Colombard, 4.42% Proprietor’s Dry White

Tasting Notes
Light in color, this Pinot Grigio has aromas of pineapple and pear.  Complex flavors include green apple, citrus and melon.  Clean soft finish.

CRANE LAKE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017

Composition

75.57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20.75% Proprietor’s Dry Red, 2.25% Cabernet Franc, 1.43%  Zinfandel

Tasting Notes
Rich color with notes of blackberry, cherry, raspberry and vanilla.  Tannins are soft and layered.

CRANE LAKE, MERLOT 2015

Composition

75.97% Merlot, 24.03% Proprietor’s Dry Red

Tasting Notes
Fruit forward profile, including blackberry, cherry and vanilla spice. The finish is long and soft with silky tannins.

CRANE LAKE, PINOT NOIR 2016

Composition

76% Pinot Noir, 18.97% Proprietor’s Dry Red, 5.3% Zinfandel

Tasting Notes
This ruby colored wine has aromas that include raspberry and violet.  Flavors of cherry and plum lead to a soft velvety finish.