The Crusher Red Blends
California red blend built on Tempranillo and Petite Sirah.
The story behind The Crusher
The Crusher is a California wine from Don Sebastiani & Sons, made in partnership with the Wilsons, a multi generation grape growing family in the Clarksburg AVA near the Sacramento Delta. Clarksburg's clay and loam soils are fed by Sierra Nevada mountain runoff. The name marks the point in the facility where the grower's vineyard work passes into the winemaker's hands.
The Red Blend is the tell. It skips the Bordeaux playbook and builds on Tempranillo and Petite Sirah, with vintages folding in Tannat, Syrah, Teroldego, Malbec, Zinfandel and Petit Verdot. Aging runs mostly French and American oak with a little Hungarian oak, which is where the vanilla, cocoa and baking spice come from. We have poured it for years.
Explore the The Crusher range
The Crusher covers red, white and one seriously dark Petite Sirah, all in the value tier. Reds run 13.5% to 14.5% ABV depending on vintage.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crusher Red Blend 750mL | Red Blend | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Tempranillo and Petite Sirah lead, jammy berry, vanilla oak |
| The Crusher Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Ripe dark fruit, cocoa, firm tannin, everyday weight |
| The Crusher Petite Sirah 750mL | Petite Sirah | 14.5% ABV | Inky, dense blackberry, pepper, grippy finish |
| The Crusher Merlot 750mL | Merlot | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Plum and black cherry, soft oak, rounded middle |
| The Crusher Pinot Noir 750mL | Pinot Noir | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Red cherry, light spice, lighter body, easy pour |
| The Crusher Chardonnay Unoaked 750mL | Chardonnay | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Green apple, citrus, no oak, clean finish |
| The Crusher Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | Sauvignon Blanc | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Grapefruit, cut grass, bright acidity, dry close |
Shiraz/syrahThe Crusher - Petite Sirah 750mL$15.98
CabernetThe Crusher - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$12.99Out of stock
MerlotThe Crusher - Merlot 750mL$11.99Out of stock
ChardonnayThe Crusher - Chardonnay Unoaked 750mL$11.99Out of stock
Pinot NoirThe Crusher - Pinot Noir 750mL$11.99Out of stock
Sauvignon BlancThe Crusher - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$11.99Out of stock
Red BlendsThe Crusher - Red Blend 750mL$11.99Which The Crusher is right for you?
The Crusher Red Blend is $11.99 for a 750mL bottle, and the Cabernet Sauvignon is $12.99. The Merlot, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc all sit at $11.99, the unoaked Chardonnay at $11.99, and the Petite Sirah at $15.98, the top of the range. That is everyday table wine money for a California bottle built on Tempranillo and Petite Sirah. The 2020 Red Blend took 87 points and a Best Buy from Wine Enthusiast, and the 2020 Petite Sirah took 90 points and a Best Buy. Buy The Crusher online and we will have it ready.
Jammy fruit and oak spice stand up to barbecue and bacon topped pizza without a second thought.
$12.99 buys real California Cabernet structure for a Tuesday, not a splurge.
Inky, peppery and 90 points from Wine Enthusiast, the boldest bottle in the lineup.
The Crusher cocktails and pairings
Serve the reds at 60 to 65 degrees and give the Red Blend 15 to 20 minutes of air to soften the tannins.