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Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Robert Craig has consistently ranked among the foremost Napa Valley Cabernet producers since its founding in 1992. Limited. 95 Points Robert Parker: "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain comes from an elevation of nearly 2,300 feet and tiny yields of 1.8 tons of fruit per acre. From red, rocky volcanic soils, it is a spicy, rich wine with dark mountain fruits, a hint of graphite and white chocolate (or is it mocha?). This is full-bodied, magical stuff that should drink well for at least ten years...Robert Craig is still one of the most consistent wineries in terms of quality and keeping pricing within realistic levels, not something frequently seen in Napa Valley."
Ratings on Delectable
Boris Mathiszik 
Another solid cab from RFC. Smooth and balanced.
Another solid cab from RFC. Smooth and balanced.
9.1
Donald Patz
Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall
New release. Great structure and density - long life ahead. Cassis and black cherry cola.
New release. Great structure and density - long life ahead. Cassis and black cherry cola.
9.4Rebekah Wineburg
Winemaker Buccella Wines
Mountain tannin in a lush year like 2012 make for a great wine!
Mountain tannin in a lush year like 2012 make for a great wine!
9.1
Bryan Kesting
Been sitting on this for a while. The wait was definitely worth it.
Been sitting on this for a while. The wait was definitely worth it.
9.5
Julia Indik
Slight flowers on the aroma but then the flavors are intense with lush dark berries, chocolate, licorice and cedar that coat the tongue. The finish is tight.
Slight flowers on the aroma but then the flavors are intense with lush dark berries, chocolate, licorice and cedar that coat the tongue. The finish is tight.
9.5
Jordan Kirsch
Yup
Yup
9.3
Ryan Wade
Great bottle for the price. Lush Howell Mountain fruit. Well integrated tannins. Very approachable now but better with age.
Great bottle for the price. Lush Howell Mountain fruit. Well integrated tannins. Very approachable now but better with age.
8.0
Paul T- Huntington Beach
#3 behind the 2010 Db4 & 2012 Pina,
#3 behind the 2010 Db4 & 2012 Pina,
9.7Paul T- Huntington Beach
These wines will be a regular buy from now on, wowed by these, I passed on them in the past because of the label, looks & sounds like a supermarket wine, big mistake on my part
These wines will be a regular buy from now on, wowed by these, I passed on them in the past because of the label, looks & sounds like a supermarket wine, big mistake on my part
9.6Craig Corbin
ESS II Celebration. The protest is over.
ESS II Celebration. The protest is over.
9.4
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