“Our Dr. Crane Cab represents the epitome of balance and gracefulness. The trademark lifted, floral nose, with blue fruits accented with berries, earth and spice, leads into a palate that walks the line of vibrancy and power, delicacy aligned with richness and depth, and is our most beguiling, and truly elegant, wine.

Released February 1st, 2024

88 cases produced”

The full-bodied palate offers fine, intrincate tannins that are
assertive yet harmoious with the dark berry fruit. At the same
time, a rich vein of iron-like minerality and earth mingles with
a fragant cedarwood, herbs and silvers of dark chocolate on
a long satisfying finish. Polished, expresive, and delicious, all
from an exceptional site in a terrific vintage.
Jonathan Cristaldi for Decanter, 99 Points

“My favorite of the current offerings from Bulgheroni is the 2021 Lithology Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard. It’s slightly smoky-oaky on the nose, offering pungent licorice and peppery notes over its deep base of cassis fruit. Full-bodied, it’s rich and concentrated, with a long, plush, velvety finish.” Robert Parker 97+ Points

“Another absolute blockbuster from this singular vineyard just outside of St. Helena, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is based on 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc brought up mostly in oak, with about a fifth in stainless steel. It’s one of the bigger, richer wines in the vintage and has a thrilling bouquet of bloody black and blue fruits, iron, spring flowers, and chocolate. Powerful, full-bodied, deep, rich, and concentrated, with incredible extract and density in its aromas and flavors, this insanely good wine has velvety tannins, an incredible mid-palate, and a great finish. Don’t miss it. It’s gorgeous today, will be insanely good in 4-5 years, and I suspect have 40 years of overall longevity.” Jeb Dunnuck 98 Points