Salvestrin in focus: Accolades and articles that share our story with the world
In the Media
Spotlight on Napa's Salvestrin Sisters
Emma and Hannah Salvestrin have joined their parents at the family's Salvestrin Winery, working with a parcel of historic Dr. Crane Vineyard that has been in the family for nearly 100 years. They told us about reaching younger wine drinkers, what it's like working with a sister and more at Wine Spectator's 2024 New York Wine Experience. Watch the video here.
Emma & Hannah Salvestrin (4th Generation) represent Salvestrin at the 2024 New York Wine Experience hosted by Wine Spectator, October 2024
Wine Spectator Tasting Report: Best of the Best February 2025 Issue
“Our editors profile the world’s greatest wine regions and guide you to the wines and wineries leading the way… SALVESTRIN Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Dr. Crane Vineyard 2021 (96, $95)” Read on
— Best of California Cabernet with James Molesworth
Wine Spectator Napa Cabernet 2015: 10 Years After November 2025 Issue
“I invited select wineries to submit specific wines for my annual “10 Years After” retrospective tasting. The selections were made based on a combination of factors, including our initial ratings and reviews of the wines on release, along with the wineries’ historical importance and overall track record for quality... SALVESTRIN Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Dr. Crane Vineyard 2015 (94 pts)” Read on
— James Molesworth, Wine Spectator
“Napa has a long history of immigrant families coming to the valley and helping to fuel the wine industry. Names such as Mondavi, Gallo and Martini are well-known to many wine lovers. The Salvestrin name is one that probably isn’t, but should be.” Read on
—James Molesworth, Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator Tasting Report: Too Hot To Handle November 2025 Issue
“Of the more than 325 ’22 Cabernets in this report, only 30 percent earn outstanding ratings of 90 points or higher on Wine Spectator’s 100-point scale… SALVESTRIN Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Dr. Crane Vineyard 2022 (92 pts, $125)” Read on
— Top Scoring 2022s with James Molesworth
Alphabetical Guide to California Cabernet November 2025 Issue
“More than 500 wines were reviewed by Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth for the California Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasting report in the November 15, 2025, issue…SALVESTRIN Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Dr. Crane Vineyard 2022 (92 pts, $125)” Read on
— Wine Spectator
“Beckstoffer’s is not the only Dr. Crane Vineyard in Napa Valley. Located very close by, just off Highway 29, is the other Dr. Crane. Although less well-known, it also produces stunning wines with a characteristic earthy/minerally profile that bears an uncanny resemblance to the DNA of its sibling. This section is owned by the Salvestrin family.” Read on
— Lisa Perotti Brown, The Wine Independent
“Wine Spectator's 43rd Wine Experience kicks off with an all-star evening featuring more than 260 of the world's best wines…” Read on
— Wine Spectator
“Countless visitors to Saint Helena arriving from the south pass by the vineyards, house and winery every day, but more of them should schedule a tasting here, as the wines clearly merit attention and are attractively priced for their quality and pedigree.” Read on
— Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Ratings & Reviews
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96 POINTS | WINE SPECTATOR
Our 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was featured twice in Wine Spectator’s November 2024 issue. Our flagship wine earned a spot as a 'Spectator Selection' in the highly recommended category and James Molesworth included it in his shortlist of top California Cabernet Sauvignons.
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95 POINTS | ROBERT PARKER
“A terrific bargain (in the context of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon), Salvestrin's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, all from the site adjoining the winery.” - Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
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94+ POINTS | THE WINE INDEPENDENT
“Opaque garnet-purple colored, the 2021 Dr Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon flies out of the glass with gregarious notions of crème de cassis, wild blueberries, and fresh, juicy boysenberries, leading to suggestions of cedar chest…” -Lisa Perrotti Brown, The Wine Independent
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98 POINTS | THE WINE INDEPENDENT
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, all coming from the Salvestrin’s Dr. Crane Vineyard, the 2021 Three D Cabernet Sauvignon has an opaque purple-black color. Notes of crushed blackcurrants, red currant jelly, and wild blueberries spill from the glass, followed by hints of graphite, bay leaves, clove oil, and violets.” - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
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95 POINTS | JEB DUNNUCK
Named for the owners three daughters, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Three D Dr. Crane Vineyard is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that's a selection of the best in the cellar and aged 33 months in new French oak. It's slightly richer than the classic cuv e but also brings more elegance and purity, with gorgeous cassis and blue-ting…” Jeb Dunnuck
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95-97 POINTS | ROBERT PARKER
~BARREL TASTING SCORE~
“A barrel sample of Lot 1, Clone 8 from a new Sylvain barrel suggests that the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon 3D Dr. Crane Vineyard will be another super wine. Yes, it's cedary and toasty, but the wood…” - Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Accolades
“Bright and fresh, with lots of red currant, plum and black cherry fruit notes driving along nicely, while a subtle tug of iron runs underneath. Late floral and warm earth flashes on the finish add more range and contrast. Focused, detailed and really well built. Best from 2022 through 2035.” —James Molesworth