Robert Craig

Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

United States
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
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
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
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 Review