2022 Robert Craig Winery Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

• One of the Important Cabernets of Napa
  
• 100pt Winemaker Behind The Hess Collection on Mount Veeder
• "This is so Well Balanced".~92 VM
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About the Wine

Just south of Stag’s Leap, nestled in the Mt. George Foothills on the eastern side of Napa Alley, is Robert Craig’s volcanic, stony-soiled La Londe Vineyard. This is one of the important Cabernets in the winery’s portfolio, and arguably one of the important Cabernets of Napa, which is saying something considering Napa is the Cabernet capital of the U.S.

Bob Craig bought the winery that now bears his name in 1990, after a long and storied career in wine at The Hess Collection on Mount Veeder in the 1980s. A few years later, he released three Cabernets from the 1993 vintage, Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder, and Affinity. He still produces those three standard bearing Napa Cabs today.

The combination of Price’s finely honed skills with the wine and the fantastic vintage conditions worked together to shape a wine of exceptional quality from the 100% estate grapes from La Londe Vineyard - a Cabernet with a small percentage of Bordeaux varieties that help the Cabernet unlock and show itself fully. Affinity is one of the single best bargains for collectible, age-worthy Napa Cab.

Aging: 18 months in French oak: 75% new, 40% 2nd year. Unfiltered & unfined.

Tasting Notes

83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc & 1% Malbec. The intense dark, almost black color of the wine is matched by intense aromas of cassis, black fruits, graphite, and espresso bean. Nuanced and supple, with integrated tannins that will continue to evolve in this age-worthy wine. 

Reviews

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Affinity is a terrific entry-level offering from Robert Craig. Floral overtones and vibrant acids lend lovely polish to match the Affinity's mid-weight personality. This is so well balanced. Most of this fruit is from young vines on Howell Mountain.~92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

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