2006 Robert Craig Affinity
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The 2006 Affinity is a steal for a high-quality Napa Cabernet-based wine (actually 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot). This wine displays floral, blueberry, and black currant notes intermixed with some subtle oak and a hint of coffee beans. Generous, rich, with beautiful layers of fruit, impressive purity, and admirable elegance combined with power, this is a gorgeous wine that can be drunk now or cellared for 12-15+ years. This is the best group of wines I have ever tasted from Robert Craig Winery. Not only is there not a single disappointment in this portfolio, but these are all noteworthy wines, with thrilling levels of quality. Moreover, they are moderately priced for Napa Valley as well as ageworthy. I think these are the finest wines that I have ever tasted from Robert Craig Cellars. Tel. (707) 252-2250
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Restrained oak, with concentrated black fruit and fully ripe tannins. It's not a show-stopper (which is a good thing for many), with fine balance and persistence. (LM)
(includes some merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot) Red-ruby. Aromas of plum, currant, mocha and tobacco leaf along with greener notes of herbs and bell pepper. Sweet and pliant, with creamy redcurrant, plum, mocha and peppery herbal flavors lifted by a rocky element. Finishes with dusty tannins. Could use a bit more verve, but offers nice texture and sweetness.