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2005 Robert Craig - Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon - USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley - Red

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USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley

Red Cabernet Sauvignon
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Robert Craig's ultra-premium winery is renowned for limited-production, hand-crafted Cabernet Sauvignons from the mountains and foothills of Napa Valley. A pioneer in the development of mountain sources, Robert was involved with The Hess Collection in the 1980s before embarking on his own winemaking project in 1990. The program includes Affinity, a classic Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon blend,... More »

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Begins with very dark color, a loamy violet ripeness in the nose leading to beautifully polished mid-palate of black fruits, olives and cocoa. To me this is one of those can't miss established wines that gives so much satisfaction.

Community Tasting Notes average score of 91 points based upon 5 reviews

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rdalehite 93
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Site / Blog   Trust Rating 90.074%
Tasted On 01/02/2013
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Author SamT
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BORDEAUXLICIOUS 91
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Author JoyLovesWine
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Tasted On 09/29/2009

Robert Craig Aroma: Dark berries and black cherry predominate, underlain with pure Napa Valley cassis and lovely notes of lavender, violets, anise and sweet spices. Flavors: A balanced entry of dark fruit and fine-grained tannin carries into the mid-palate, enlivened by more black currant liquer, violets and sweet spice box. Finish: Concentrated fruit flavors are bolstered by juicy tannins to create a complex, long-lived finish. General: A rich, multi-layered Cabernet that balances power with finesse. Wine Spectator Rich, intense and well-proportioned, with spicy currant, cedary oak, dried berry and black cherry flavors that are elegant and stylish, focused and persistent. Best from 2009 through 2014. Score: 89. -James Laube, July 31, 2008.

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Author Anon
Site / Blog Trust Rating 90.074%
Tasted On 03/19/2009
Drink Dates 2009-2014
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