Grape Culture
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Ridge to Ridge"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 25
Vintage: 2023
Grape Culture
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 50% Clone 2 Cabernet Sauvignon from Newton Mount Veeder Vineyard
- 50% Clone 4 Cabernet Sauvignon from Dualridge Vineyard
- Aging in 100% new French oak, Darnajou and Taransaud
- This wine combines the best of the Vaca and Mayacamas ranges
Description
Comprised of 50% Mount Veeder and 50% Howell Mountain fruit, this wine represents the best of the Vaca and Mayacamas ranges.
Collin Cranor
Winemaker, Grape Culture
With nearly 15 years of focusing on single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon production from various regions in California, Collin Cranor moved his family winery to Napa Valley in 2021 and launched Grape Culture.
Grape Culture is focused solely on showcasing the discernable qualities of Cabernet Sauvignon from some of Napa Valley's most esteemed vineyards.
Country born: USA
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Focus on the fruit and let data and intuition guide each decision. It starts with good fruit, continues with sound cellar strategies and protocols and great cooperage. What sets us apart is our fluid approach to every fermentation. We utilize technology that allows us to see how a wine is building from a color and tannin stand point during fermentation. This allows us to pivot the direction of a fermentation on the fly and make each next step meaningful as we try to get the best qualities each site has to offer.
Winery Distribution
Grape Culture is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Jay Wesley Selections)
- California (Herrold Grape Sales)
- Texas (Green Light/Specs)
- Virginia (Z Wine Guy)