Crane Brothers 2005 Napa Valley Merlot is a 100% estate grown, very small production wine from the family owned Crane Ranch Vineyard. Located in the Oak Knoll District of the Napa Valley, the small 9-acre Crane Ranch Vineyard is planted on bench land and hillside, above the valley floor and its unique microclimate allows optimal conditions for its thriving Bordeaux-style varietals. Its lush aromas of raspberry, strawberry, tea, vanilla, and hints of mint set the stage for the rich mouth feel with inviting cassis liqueur, plum, cola and mocha. Soft tannins meld perfectly with lush fruit and long supple finish.