Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

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Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

Name: Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
Brand: Robert Craig
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, Napa

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.4

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is a premium wine produced by Robert Craig Winery, a renowned producer of high-quality wines. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Howell Mountain appellation, known for its unique terroir and high elevation vineyards. The vineyard features steep slopes, volcanic soils, and a cool climate, which contribute to the wine's distinctive character. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied, rich, and complex, with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is a full-bodied, complex and balanced red wine.On the nose, it has notes of blackberry, black currant and dark chocolate. On the palate, it has intense flavors of black fruits, graphite, licorice, espresso and a hint of oak. The tannins are firm but supple, leading to a long finish. This is an excellent expression of the Howell Mountain terroir.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Cabernet Sauvignon

ORIGINS

Winery: Robert Craig

Region: Napa

Nestled in the heart of California, USA, Napa is a renowned wine region that has been producing some of the world's finest wines for over 150 years. With its stunning scenery, unique climate and diverse topography, Napa is a paradise for wine lovers. The history of winemaking in Napa dates back to the mid-19th century, when a group of European immigrants settled in the area and began planting vineyards. By the late 19th century, Napa had become a major wine-producing region, with a number of wineries producing high-quality wines. Today, Napa is one of the most important wine regions in the world, with over 400 wineries producing some of the finest wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.4

0 Reviews