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Date Printed: 5/23/2013
Robert Craig Cellars Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Robert Craig Cellars Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
 (search item no. 103881)
collectible wine

The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 5/23/2013: $53.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
2007 Connoisseurs' Guide rating: 91 points
2001 Wine Enthusiast rating: 93 points
2001 Wine & Spirits rating: 93 points
2000 Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
1999 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Aroma: Forward, concentrated aromas of blackberry and black currant, followed by chocolate truffle, vanilla nut and cream. Flavors: Deep, succulent Mt. Veeder fruit drives this Cabernet, underlain with signature black currant, pencil lead, cocoa, cedar and spicy mineral notes. Tannins are refined and supple, adding weight to the mid-palate. Finish: Goes on and on. Generous berry flavors build in intensity, melding with a band of refined, polished tannins.
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About Robert Craig Cellars:

 Robert Craig Winery showcases four Cabernet Sauvignons produced from Napa Valley mountain and hillside vineyards, including Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon from their estate vineyard, Affinity, a classic Bordeaux-style Cabernet, and powerhouse Cabernets from Mount Veeder and Spring Mountain. Each wine conveys a unique personality derived from the soils, climate and varietal characteristics of the growing region. Robert Craig has been a pioneer in mountain vineyard development for over 30 years. During the 1980s, he directed vineyard and winery development on Mount Veeder. Robert Craig wines debuted in 1992. The winery facility is located at 2300 feet atop Howell Mountain, with a Tasting Salon in Downtown Napa.