2004 Syrah
Robert Parker 90 Points
Wine Advocate # 166 Aug 2006
“An impressive offering from Crane Brothers, the nicely layered, fullbodied, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Syrah Crane Ranch Vineyard reveals notes of seaweed wrapper (nori), blueberries, black fruits, and hints of tar and earth. This suppletextured Syrah should drink well for 4-6 years”

2004 Brodatious Proprietary Red
Robert Parker 90 Points
Wine Advocate # 174 December 2007
“Two very impressive wines from Crane Brothers, my favorite is the 2004 Brodatious, a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and a little Syrah (which is somewhat un-Bordeauxlike). The wine shows good blackberry fruit intermixed with some licorice and pepper, chocolate, and tar. Front-end loaded with loads of rich fruit, it is seductive, sensual...”

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Parker 89 Points
Wine Advocate # 174 December 2007

2004 Merlot
Wine Enthusiast 91 Points
November 1st 2007
“Steaks, chops and grilled mushrooms will love this dry, tannic wine. It’s old-style, a term that is not meant to be derogatory, but instead recalls a time when wine was made to be had with food. Similar to a good Bordeaux, it has richly earthy fl avors of blackberries, mocha and cedar.”

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Enthusiast 90 Points
November 1st 2007
“What’s so nice about this Cab is that it’s the opposite of today’s cult Cab style, which is soft and gooey. Instead, it’s tannic and acidic and not ashamed of presenting these foodworthy aspects of its personality. Tastes like a young, ageable Third or Fourth Growth Bordeaux, with a good core of black currants and cedar.”

2004 Syrah
Wine Enthusiast 92 Points
November 1st 2007

2004 Syrah
** Two Stars
Volume 31 Issue 9: July 2007
“It may be high in ripeness, but this nicely stuffed Syrah is long on very deep fruit as well, and it keys on attractive elements of sweet plums and blackberries while fi nding accents of cocoa and mildly peppery spice. It is weighty without being overly heavy, and its continuous fruit buffers its elevated alcohol and tannins with ease...”

San Francisco International Wine Competition

2004 Syrah - Gold

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver

2004 Brodatious - Silver

2004 Merlot - Silver