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Robert Craig

Robert Craig Merlot Howell Mountain

Name: Robert Craig Merlot Howell Mountain
Brand: Robert Craig
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

United States, Napa

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

0.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Robert Craig Merlot Howell Mountain is a premium wine produced by Robert Craig Winery, a renowned producer of high-quality wines. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Howell Mountain appellation, known for its unique terroir and high elevation vineyards. The vineyard features steep slopes and volcanic soils, which impart distinct flavors and aromas to the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and structure. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied Merlot with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, balanced by firm tannins and a long finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Robert Craig Merlot from Howell Mountain is a smooth, full-bodied red, with a bouquet of dried herbs, black cherry, and sweet oak.On the palate, the wine displays ripe tannins, ripe plum and blackberry, and a hint of cocoa. The finish is long and complex, with lingering notes of spice and earth.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

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.

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