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Featured Producer
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Robert Craig Vineyards |
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Napa Valley, Howell Mtn, Mtn Veeder, Spring Mountain, Atlas Peak |
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Featured Wine (s):
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Cabernet
Sauvignon,
Bordeaux style blend, Syrah, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
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Robert
Craig, Chad Tucker |
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http://robertcraigwine.com
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See our
Robert Craig Cellar Selections |
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McNees's, Connelly's and Rachel at Robert Craig Harvest Party 2009 |
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Robert spent
several years as vineyard manager and general manager of the Hess
Collection Winery on Mt. Veeder which he championed to gain its own
appellation district in 1990. Robert Craig Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon debuted in 1992 joined in 1993 by his now legendary Mt Veeder
and Howell Mountain selections. We discovered Robert Craig wine
beginning with the 1994 vintage and were honored when Robert, his wife
Lynn, and associate winemaker Rudy Z were featured quests at our
Napa
Wine Experience 98
and again in
1999. One of our most
memorable wine experiences was lunching with Robert and Robin up at the
Howell Mtn winery during our
Napa Howell Mountain Wine Experience 2008.
We had the wonderful opportunity to preview the as yet unreleased Spring
Mountain cabernet against the Mt Veeder, Howell Mountain and Affinity
cabernet blend - a truly remarkable tasting experience. I can't wait to
have such an occasion to recreate this from my own cellar! Having roots
back in Chicago where he studied at U of C, Robert is a perennial
favorite producer and cellar selection. His consistency from year to
year and his expanding selections makes him one our favorites - (see
review). We were fortunate to get some of his early limited releases
when as few as 38 cases were produced (first year Chardonnay) and the
inaugural 200 case release of Spring Mountain cab - pick this up if you
can find it!. We're all fortunate to have greater access to Robert Craig
product as he continues to increase production. Thankfully, and to his
credit, we applaud Robert for holding the line on prices. Today his
flagship Affinity is a great value in quality Napa Cabernets. The
2007 vintage is acclaimed as perhaps his best ever and is rated 96
points by Robert Parker! We attended the
Robert Craig Howell Mountain Harvest Party '09.
Enjoy. |
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Napa WIne Experience 1999 at the
fabulous
Greystoke/CIA. |
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Napa Wine Experience 1998 again at the fabulous
Greystoke/CIA. |
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Journal entries: Date, Wine,
Rating, Price, Comments |
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August 15, 2008 - Robert Craig Howell
Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - Robert Craig Mt Veeder
Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet
Sauvignon 2005 - Robert Craig Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 (from barrell) - Robert Craig Howell Mountain Zinfandel
2005 - Robert Craig Howell Mountain Zinfandel 2006 (from barrell)
- Robert Craig Chardonnay 2006 - Tasted at the winery
on Howell Mountain, Napa Valley. See
Napa
Howell Mountain Wine Experience 2008 - Robert Craig.
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March 26, 2010 - Robert Craig
Affinity Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007 - RP 96 - RM
93 - Just received release shipment from the winery. Initially a bit
tight and closed but after an hour opened up to show wonderful black and
blue berry fruits, red currant and slight hint of mocha - complex,
polished, velvety well integrated smooth silky tannins on a big long
soft finish. Tasted w/ L and Mark D at
Angeli's Restaurant.
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=802059 |
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May 20, 2010 - Robert Craig Napa
Valley Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - RM91- Deep
purple color. Huge ripe berry fruit aromatics. Dark, full body, ripe
berry fruit, accented by a undercurrent of caramel with a hint of anise,
tobacco and firm full tannins on the long fruit filled finish.
http://www.cellartracker.com//wine.asp?iWine=323482 |
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August
28, 2010 -
Summer party varied bottles tasting - Robert
Craig Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 (Dr Dan), Hidden Ridge 55 Slope Sonoma
Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Rick);
T-Vine Napa Red Wine 2005; (Rick); Orin
Swift Prisoner 2007 (Bill);
Frog's
Leap Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Dr
Dan); Vieux Telegraph Le Crau Chateuneuf du
Pape 2004 (Carl); Domaine Santa Duc Prestige
des Haut Garrigues Gigondas 1998; and
(not shown)
Amisfield Otago New
Zealand Pinot Noir 2006 (Rick); SelbySonoma
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006;
Tasted at Bob's gala
birthday party w/ L, Bill & Beth, Dan &
Linda, and Carl & Karen.. |
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July
4, 2010 - Robert Craig Napa Valley Mt
Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 - RM
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June12, 2010
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Horizontal
tasting of 1997 Howell
Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon - Lokoya, Robert
Craig, Cornerstone, Burgess, Clark-Claudon;
Clark-Claudon (RM92 RP92) took the night
with its complexity, balanced breadth and
depth - blackberry, hints of cassis, gravel
and caramel; Lokoya (RM93 RP93 WS 91) was my
favorite, dark with initial surge of forward
dense, bramble, red currant fruit, firm full
refined tannins, only to shut down later in
the evening; Cornerstone Napa Valley Howell
Mountain Beatty Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 (RM91) was next - similar to Lokoya
albeit a bit narrower, accented by focused
forward black cherry, slightly astringent
initially; Robert Craig (RM90) opened big
only to shut down to be more subtle; Burgess
(RM89) was consistent through the night with
medium body, moderate black berry fruit,
slight mineral & leather. Other wines tasted
- Clark-Claudon Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon 2003; Belle Glos Clark &
Telephone Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Sonoma
Pinot Noir 2003; Freemark Abbey Napa Valley
Pettit Syrah 2006; ricci Curbastro
Franciacorte Extra Brut NV; Clos Fontindoule
Dordogne Monbazillac 1982 - RM89 - Dark
golden color of weak tea - smoke and tea
tones predominate on the subdued fruit
flavors of apricot, peach and lychie.
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=197675
- Gala beef tenderloin and sockeye salmon
dinner and wine tasting w/L, Bill & Beth,
Dan & Linda. |
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May 27, 2010 - Clark
Claudon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 - RM 92 -
RP92. Medium - full bodied. Big rich forward blue and black berry
fruits, lively currant and a hint of vanilla enhanced by aromas and
tastes of cedar and perfume with a long finish with finely integrated
tannins. Tom Clark and Laurie Clark-Claudon were
a Featured Producer at
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1999 Napa Wine Experience. Robert Craig Mt Veeder Napa
Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 and 2007 - The 1996 (RM 90) was
dark, moderately firm and a but tight - opened up more over two hours -
fairly narrow compared to these other extraordinary two wines. 2007 is
turning out to be a remarkable year for Robert Craig - Could this be the
best Robert Craig Mt Veeder ever? The 2007 (RM 94) was huge - firm
tannins were very refined and hence very approachable - not overpowering
- not for the feint of heart however! The huge forward fruits stood up
to the tannins sufficiently to render this a delicious extremely
enjoyable wine. The winemaker notes sum it up perfectly - "Intense,
gorgeous aromas of blackberry and black currant followed by dark
chocolate, vanilla bean and creme de cassis. Flavors: An explosion of
juicy, rich Mt. Veeder black fruit underlain with more cassis, pencil
lead, cocoa, and cedar.
Finish: A huge concentration of fruit flows through on the palate,
enlivened by bracing acidity and enveloped in refined, sweet mountain
tannins." 83% Cabernet Sauvignon 17% Merlot -
Tasted w/ L, Mark & Gail B at our favorite Italian Bistro
Angeli's Restaurant
w/
Alec serving,
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December 16,
2009 -
Robert Craig Affinity Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon 2004 - RM 89 -
Huge ripe berry fruit aromatics. Dark,
full body, ripe berry fruit, accented by tobacco and hint of caramel.
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December
09, 2009 -
Robert Craig Affinity Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon 2000
- RM 88 - Earlier review - Dark purple,
black fruit and slight earthy tobacco on the nose, black cherry and
blackberry fruit with tea and herbs on the moderate finish. This wine is
not quite as polished nor bearing as much fruit as near vintages. The
earthy leather is taking over the fruit... need to drink up. Tasted at
home with E&J, R&M, & L at home. |
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October
22, 2009 - Robert Craig Cabernet
Sauvignon Affinity 2000 -
5:42
PM Sep 22nd
from
CellarTracker.
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September
12, 2009 - Robert Craig Harvest Party on
Howell Mountain - Napa Valley -
Selections from
Robert Craig Vineyards and Winery -
Horizontal tasting of
2006 Robert Craig cabernet sauvignon -
Robert Craig Affinity 2006, Robert Craig
Howell Mountain 2006 & 2002, Robert Craig Mt
Veeder 2006, Robert Craig Spring Mtn
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
from barrel. More to come. |
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July
23, 2009
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Jul 23rd Tweet
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Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Affinity
1998 -
#wine
http://cellartracker.com/w?...
RM 90
; Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley
2004 - RM 89
- Tasted w/ L, Jan & Bill, Ryan & Michelle, Evelyn & Keith, and cousins,
w/ French exchange visitors Phillip & Pierre at Erin & Johnny's.
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July
3, 2009 - Robert Craig Affinity Napa
Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000; RM
88 - Dark purple, black fruit and slight earthy tobacco on the nose,
black cherry and blackberry fruit with tea and herbs on the moderate
finish. Slightly tart. This wine is not quite as polished nor bearing as
much fruit as near vintages. Tasted w/ L, Mark and Jane
at
Angeli's Restaurant
with Alec serving. |
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May 2, 2009
- Robert Craig Affinity 2006
- RM 92 - Full bodied, polished and finely integrated
symphony of flavors and supple tannins- black fruit,
currant, a hint of tea, espresso and subtle dark chocolate
on the finish. Blend:
76%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit
Verdot; 5800 cases
produced. Robert Craig was a featured producer at our
Napa Wine Experience 1998,
1999,
and our
Napa Howell Mountain Wine Experience
2008.
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April 1, 2009 -
Robert Craig Napa Valley
Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 -
RM 91 -
Rich medium
full bodied. Fruit filled with black currant, black berry, raspberry,
cassis, hint of black pepper and smoke with silky tannins on the finish.
(82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc). This wine shows
remarkable fruit and staying power. Robert Craig was a featured producer
at our
Napa
Wine Experience 1998,
1999, and
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Napa Howell Mountain Wine Experience 2008. |
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August
4, 2008 - Robert Craig Napa Valley Howell Mountain Cabernet
Sauvignon 2004 - RM 93 WE94 - Distinctive Howell Mountain
terrior taste - rich, firm, concentrated black currant, black berry,
raspberry, spice, a hint of mineral and firm silky tannins on the
long finish. Previous tastings of this wine were at two spectacular
restaurants - T Cooks, Scottsdale and Sullivan's in Naperville.
Robert & Lynn Craig and Rudy Z, their associate winemaker were
featured winemakers at our
Napa Wine
Experience 99 and
Napa 98,
RC
website. Tasted at
Sullivan's again w/
Joel N and Rob R.
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June 15,
2008 -
Robert Craig Napa Valley Mt Veeder Cabernet
Sauvignon 1997 (RM 94 WS 94) (WSCS)
$59; A tribute to Robert Craig at its best. One of my favorite
wines from one of my favorite producers. A great fruit bomb from a
spectacular vintage. Rich purple colour. Huge full berry flavor,
full rich balanced yet soft on the finish cherry, berry, and spicy
chocolate. Previous tastings of this wine were at two spectacular
restaurants - T Cooks,Scottsdale and Sullivan's in Naperville.
Robert & Lynn Craig and Rudy Z, their associate winemaker were
featured winemakers at our
Napa Wine
Experience 99 and
Napa 98,
RC
website. Tasted at home w/
L, Alec, Erin & Johnnie for gala Father's Day surf & turf dinner.
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April 28, 2007 -
Robert Craig Napa Valley Affinity 1997 - RM 93 -
Rich full bodied. A bit earthy. Fruit filled with currant, black
berry, cassis and black cherry. (82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3%
Cabernet Franc). Better than earlier tastings, this
stellar vintage is just starting to come of age. Perhaps
the best Bob Craig Affinity in a long while. |
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October 28, 2006 - Mt. Veeder • Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 - RM 91 - Full, flavorful, black berry, black currant, and
licorice on a long smooth lasting finish.
"Lush, firm tannins.
. .this Cab lets its fruit star. The black currant, black cherry pie,
mocha and vanilla spice flavors are delicious and compelling, and the
finish is dry, elegant and upscale." Score: 91 - The Wine Enthusiast,
December 2005
"Magnificent!
Concentrated and dense in the nose with a thick mantle of violet and
cedar aromas merging seamlessly with flavors of lush cassis and black
plum. Drink 2006-2014." 94 points - Vinfolio (www.vinfolio.com)
"Bright fruit,
earthy, packed with flavors but with finesse." Four Stars -
Decanter Magazine,
California Report, September 2005
"Sweet perfume of
framboise, black currants, licorice and crushed rocks is followed by a
broad, concentrated, ripe, impressively-endowed Cabernet boasting sweet
tannin as well as a savory, supple palate. It can be drunk now, but
promises to evolve for 10-12 years." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate,
Issue 162
"Floral, cherry
aromas with hints of juniper and cocoa; Full body, big, dense,
concentrated. . .ripe black cherry and blackberry with notes of cassis
and coffee." Very highly recommended - California Grapevine, Oct-Nov
2005
"Full bodied,
round. . .supple, moderately rich. . .black currant, toast, aniseed and
plum." Four + Stars -
Ronn Wiegand,
Restaurant Wine, Issue 106
"Lipsmacking
black cherry, plum and licorice are balanced with aromatic cedar, dusty
cocoa, and vanilla. Fruit stays sweet and ripe through the generous
finish. A big, powerful wine. Ready to drink now and over the next six
or seven years." Splurge Selection -
Wine
Skinny (www.wineskinny.com),
Sept-Oct 2005 Issue
"Mountain tannins
bind the fruit within a mineral-edged structure. . .with air, the berry
fruit component comes forward, ranging from cranberry to blackberry to
dried fruit. Cellar it for a decade or decant now for a rib eye." Score;
90 - Wine &
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Aug 27,
2006 - Robert Craig Napa Valley Affinity Blend 2002 - RM 92 - Full forward fruit
of blackberry, hints of tar, raspberry, currant, cedar and a
whisper of mocha and licorice with a long
big finish accented by firm tannins. A perennial favorite, this remains
a good value Napa cabernet as Robert has continues to hold price at a
reasonable level while maintaining consistent top quality. Great
complement to L's fabulous beef tenderloin dinner. Even better
accompaniment to the double chocolate cake dessert! This wine should
soften a bit and be more approachable with a little age. |
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May 31,
2006 - Robert Craig Napa Valley Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 -
RM 91 WS91 RP 89 Ripe, complex, smooth and polished wine,
rich currant, plum, blackberry, and what WS refers to as "toasty
mocha-laced oak and firm yet creamy texture ending with chewy tannins".
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Tasted w/ Eric
W. at Flemmings in Tysons Corner. |
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May 14, 2006 - Robert Craig Napa Valley Affinity
Cabernet Sauvignon 1996
- RM 90 Beautiful deep purple color,
taking on an earthiness to complement a smooth polished taste of
strawberry, pear and berry with a nice balance. Perfect complement to
beef tenderloin Mother's day dinner with L, E & Johnnie, G'ma Evelyn and
Keith, and Ryan. A Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn,
Mt Veeder, and Napa Oakville. |
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April 9, 2006
- Robert Craig Napa Valley Chardonnay 2000 - RM 88 $27 - Rich full
bodied, creamy, buttery and full predominant oak. |
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Sept 9, 2005 -
Robert Craig Napa Valley Affinity 1996 -
WS 92 RM 92 $40 Cellar Selection -
Consistent notes and rating from earlier reivew (s). Beautiful deep purple
color, delicious smooth polished taste of sweet currant, strawberry pear
and sweet apple berry with a nice balance. Perfect complement to beef
tenderloin dinner. A Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
and Cabernet Franc. |
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May 8, 2005
- Robert Craig Russian River Valley Sonoma Chardonnay 1997
- WS 93 RM 92 $25 - WS Review - Smooth and creamy, with a pretty toasty
oak and vanilla-scented edge. The rich core of pear, fig, apple and melon
is bright, rich and concentrated, turning enormously complex. Only 215
cases made. (JL); |
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April 30, 2005 - Robert Craig Mt Veeder
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 - RM 90 $32. Intense dark firm
and full - currant and blackberry fruit - pepper and tar on a long
finish. |
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Nov 25, 2004 - Robert Craig Napa Valley Carneros Chardonnay
1997 - WS 93 $25 - WS Review - Smooth and creamy, with a pretty toasty oak
and vanilla-scented edge. The rich core of pear, fig, apple and melon is
bright, rich and concentrated, turning enormously complex. Drink now
through 2002. 215 cases made. (JL) |
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Feb 3, 2004 - Robert Craig Mount
Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 WS 89 RM 90 $40 Tasty supple but
slightly austere cherry fruit with hints of currant and subtle plum and
mocha on the finish. Central Coast Syrah 2000 RM
88 - Dark colour, berry and spice with a light easy drinking well
balanced long finish. Tasted at special Robert Craig tribute tasting
at One North Kitchen and Bar on the edge of the financial district
in Chicago, sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank. It was delightful as always,
to see the Craigs, this time on our home turf braving our single digit
weather. Welcome to Chicago! Well done SVB for a tasteful (no pun
intended) and successful evening of wine and networking of tech clients
and Chicago industry execs. It was great to meet some key contacts and
renew previous acquaintances. Thanks and kudos! |
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Jan 22, 2004 - Robert Craig
Affinity Napa Valley 1996 WS 92 RM 92 $40 Cellar Selection Beautiful
deep purple color, delicious smooth polished taste of sweet currant,
strawberry pear and sweet apple berry with a nice balance. A Bordeaux
style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Robert Craig
is one of our favorite producers with three fabulous offerings in his
flagship Affinity blend and his Howell Mountain and Mount Veeder
cabernets. |
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Nov 27, 2003 -
Robert Craig Amador Country Zinfandel 2000
RM 88 $22 Limited release from this producer, . Full ripe berry with a hint
of cassis. |
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Apr 16, 2003 - Robert Craig Affinity
Napa Valley 1999 WS88 RM/RC90 RP 91 $48 Complex currant, black
cherry, cedar and spice flavors, mocha finish turning smooth and
polished. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Robert Craig
Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 1996 RM/RC91 WS91 $48
Smooth, focused currant, black cherry, tar and anise lingering on the
finish. Tasted w/ RC and Gordon Leigh, Manager, Sommelier @
Capital Grill in
Tyson's Corner.
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November 22, 2001 -
Thanksgiving dinner - what do you server on this special day?
1997 Robert Craig Amador County Zinfandel. |
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Sept 22, 2001 - 1997 Robert Craig Mt
Veeder Cabernet WS Cellar Selection (RM 94 WS 94) (WSCS); 1997
Robert Craig Howell Mountain Cabernet (RM 92 WS 92). A tribute
to Robert Craig at its best. A great duel of two fruit bombs from a
spectacular vintage. Enjoy these while you can. Huge full berry flavor,
full rich balanced yet soft on the finish cherry, berry, and spicy
chocolate. The Howell is only slightly behind. They're both on the great
winelist at Sullivan's here in Naperville; with Rick C, DRH, and S. |
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August 2, 2001 - 1997 Robert
Craig Paso Robles Syrah; $24 WS 89 RM 90 Rich, tasty, plum and
berry, with a hint of oak and cedar and spice on the finish.1997
Robert Craig Chardonnay - $25 WS 93 RM 92 No doubt you dont think on
Robert Craig and Chardonnay but perhaps you should If you can find this
limited production release (200 cases), its a great bargain. WS says it
this way... smooth and creamy, with a pretty toasty oak and
vanilla-scented edge. The rich core of pear, fig, apple and melon is
bright, rich and concentrated, turning enormously complex. I don't do
enough whites be adept at verbalizing the experience. Find this if you
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May 8, 2001 - Robert Craig 1997 Paso
Robles Syrah $24 (WS 87 RM 92!) This is a new release
from Robert. Only 200 cases are available - its delicious and a
good value. Hopefully, production will increase! Cherry, plum & hint of
smoke with a smooth mocha finish. What fun! See earlier
review & links.
In Vegas w/ TR & PP |
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March 19, 2001 - 1997 Robert Craig Mt
Veeder CS (RM 92WS 94) (WSCS); 1997 Rosemount Balmoral Syrah; 1997 BV
Tapestry - (see my earlier reviews below of these - some of my
favorite wines.) - What a trio of great wines from T Cook's
WS Award of Excellence wine list! The Craig was over-powered early by
the dueling fruit bombs but opened up eventually to reveal full rich
tight but soft on the finish cherry, berry, and spicy chocolate.
Tasted w/ TRR,
Lloyd M., and Tom L. at T Cooks, Phoenix. |
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July 26, 2000 - When tasting
several wines, its customary to start with the lightest wine and
progress to the heaviest. This prevents the more delicate or subtle
nuances of a 'smaller' wine being over-powered and lost in a bigger,
heavier, more forward one. So, typically a merlot would be followed by a
meritage, followed by a Cabernet Sauvignon. What a role reversal
of this tasting of 1997 Liparita Merlot, 1997 Robert Craig Affinity,
and 1997 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon and the confusion when I
prescribed tasting in reverse order! Groth (RM88)
was light backward and closed for at least twenty minutes before it
opened up with subtle berry, currant and plum. Affinity followed
in form as cited below. Liparita (RM 91) (label
and
website) brought up the rear, firm, complex,
full bodied with tightly wound tannins yet didn't hold back its
blackberry and plum fruit with a lingering cherry, chocolate and cedar
finish. I am holding '95 Liparita merlot magnums. Tasted at
Spanish Bay in July 98, it was memorable: the '97 is another to buy &
hold (enjoy) as well! a rich, intense character. CRTSF Board Mtg dinner
at Voignier in San Mateo w/ JAC, RLC, K. Hutch, Bob G. JJ, Jennifer V,
and Steve H. |
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June 23, 2000 - Robert Craig
Affinity 1997 Napa Valley - (82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3%
Cabernet Franc) - Dark rich blackberry, medium bodied with soft tannins.
(RM 89) One of our featured producers at the
98
and
99 Napa Wine Experience.
See their
website
&
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Feb 12, 2000 -
Robert Craig Affinity 1996 - ($36) - (WS 92) One of our
favorite producers (Napa Wine Exp
98 | 99)
Robert and Lynn
Craig's
Affinity is their flagship bordeaux style blend of Howell Mtn & Mt.
Veeder CS, 14% Merlot, 8% Cab Franc. Wow! Huge fruit, a mouthful,
wonderful finish, smooth, balanced - tasty! Berries, jam, caramel - and
its approachable and ready to drink now. Hard to find but their 97
release is coming next month ... get in line - stay tuned. |
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August 17, 1999 -
Celebrating our anniversary with a cellar favorite -
Robert Craig Mount Veeder Cabernet
Sauvignon 1994 WS 94 RM 94 $30 Robert Craig on redefined Mount
Veeder extracting from his mature vines up there dark rich elegant fruit
with flavorful black cherry and hint of cedar and spice and anise.
Perfect accompaniment to a good steak. |
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July 3, 1998 -
Robert Craig Affinity Napa
Valley 1994 - WS 94 RM 94 $30 Wow. Rich full
forward black cherry and currant fruit rounded out with pleasant plum
and a hint of anise. Great offering and achievement that reflects the
best of Napa Cabernet. |
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With
Robert Craig at Chai (top left) and Associate Winemaker Rudy Zedema
(rt),
CIA Dinner with Robert Craig and winemaker Rudy Zedema (above).
Napa Wine Experience
1998. |
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