Robert Craig - Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2018

Founded by Robert Craig in 1990, the Robert Craig Winery stands as a testament to his passion for Napa Valley Mountain Cabernet. With a storied career that began at The Hess Collection on Mount Veeder, Bob played a pivotal role in the recognition of Mount Veeder and Spring Mountain District AVAs. The 1993 vintage marked the introduction of core Cabernets—Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder, and Affinity—that define the winery's essence. In 1995, Bob, along with partners, acquired a 22-acre property atop Howell Mountain, now the winery estate. Bob's dedication and recognition from Wine Spectator and critics solidified the winery's prominence.

Entering a competitive era, Elton Slone joined in 2004, steering the winery through a transformative phase. Elton's leadership emphasized quality farming, winemaking, and vineyard acquisitions, maintaining outstanding quality while expanding estate-grown production. Bob's retirement in 2012 marked Elton's full partnership, ensuring a commitment to small-lot, site-expressive wines. From Howell Mountain to Spring Mountain District, Robert Craig Winery's journey celebrates its legacy while innovating in farming, winemaking, and customer experiences.

“A powerful, driving wine, the Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is loaded with character. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice, lavender and spice emerge, but only with great reluctance. Readers will have to be patient here. The Howell Mountain Cabernet emerges from Robert Craig's Summit Lake estate vineyard. Drinking window 2025-2038.” - 94 Points, Vinous

“The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain offers more dark currant and black cherry fruit characteristics to go with plenty of graphite, earthy minerality, and leafy herbs. More medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has solid tannins, a rounded, elegant mouthfeel, and a good finish.” - 91 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Producer: Robert Craig

Country: USA

Region: California

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml