2010 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

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Score 92+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2013

(from a crop level reported to be 1.8 tons per acre, from an altitude of 2,300 feet): Good deep, bright ruby. Aromas of cassis, espresso, licorice and dark chocolate. Deep and sweet but tightly wound, with highly concentrated flavors of black fruits, licorice and violet. Dense and very long, finishing with piquant pepper-and-spice lift and surprisingly fine-grained tannins for a mountain wine.

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93
93/100

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92
92+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

93
93/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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93 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Drink 2016-2030, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Dec 2012

The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is an effortless and totally gracious wine. It doesn’t have the overt weight and power of the Mt. Veeder bottling, instead all the elements are much more subtle. Make no mistake, there is plenty of underlying structure, power and depth. The essence of raspberry jam, flowers, mint and sweet spices is layered in the elegant finish. This is another wine that will require further time in bottle to show its best. The blend is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030. Tel. (707) 252-2250

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Red

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Dry

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