Ah, The Crusher, no it’s not a wrestling figure, it’s a wonderfully delicious wine produced by Don Sebastiani & Sons. My first experience with The Crusher was at local wine bar, The Vine. I immediately fell in love with its velvety smooth yet complex structure and its $12.99 price tag isn’t too shabby either. 
The deep dark purple colors swirling in the glass along with aromas boasting of toasted nuts, blackberrry and spice lure one in for the first sip. Ah, the first sip and an immediate calming effect takes a hold of the body. Smooth flavors of oak and chocolate wash over the palate, velvety tannins, soft plums and a hint of black licorice finish out the party and all is right in the world.
Don’s family has been making wine since the early 1900’s when his grandfather Samuele Sebastiani emigrated from Italy. August Sebastiani, Samuele’s youngest son took over the winery in 1944. In the mid 1970’s the winery was run by the August’s son, Sam. By 1986 the baton was passed to Don who took the winery from 2 million cases per year to 8 million, leading to the sale of its Central Valley Assets in the year 2000. The sale allowed Don to develop a new winery with his sons and provided them the freedom to create new concepts and additional portfolios.
The grapes for The Crusher are grown in the Clarksburg appellation of the Bay Area Delta. Poor drainage and loam rich soil provide for a nutrient packed growing soil. Warm days and cool nights allow the grapes to retain more acidity than grapes grown in other regions.
With vineyards in both Napa and Sonoma, Sebastiani & Sons continue to offer quality wines under their many portfolios at reasonable prices for the masses to enjoy.
The wine pairs well with any type of back yard grilling, perfect for summer. My favorite is a buffalo burger with all the fixings.
Just in case you’re wondering where the wine gets its name; a crusher is the mechanical device that breaks the grape berries and extracts the juice.
My rating -
Too good to put down
The deep dark purple colors swirling in the glass along with aromas boasting of toasted nuts, blackberrry and spice lure one in for the first sip. Ah, the first sip and an immediate calming effect takes a hold of the body. Smooth flavors of oak and chocolate wash over the palate, velvety tannins, soft plums and a hint of black licorice finish out the party and all is right in the world.
Don’s family has been making wine since the early 1900’s when his grandfather Samuele Sebastiani emigrated from Italy. August Sebastiani, Samuele’s youngest son took over the winery in 1944. In the mid 1970’s the winery was run by the August’s son, Sam. By 1986 the baton was passed to Don who took the winery from 2 million cases per year to 8 million, leading to the sale of its Central Valley Assets in the year 2000. The sale allowed Don to develop a new winery with his sons and provided them the freedom to create new concepts and additional portfolios.
The grapes for The Crusher are grown in the Clarksburg appellation of the Bay Area Delta. Poor drainage and loam rich soil provide for a nutrient packed growing soil. Warm days and cool nights allow the grapes to retain more acidity than grapes grown in other regions.
With vineyards in both Napa and Sonoma, Sebastiani & Sons continue to offer quality wines under their many portfolios at reasonable prices for the masses to enjoy.
The wine pairs well with any type of back yard grilling, perfect for summer. My favorite is a buffalo burger with all the fixings.
Just in case you’re wondering where the wine gets its name; a crusher is the mechanical device that breaks the grape berries and extracts the juice.
My rating -
Too good to put downThe Vine is located at 17667 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz FL 33548
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