Robert Craig Cellars Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Cabernet Sauvignon
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4.2 Very Good
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You purchased the 2017 11/22/23
Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2014
Size
750ML
ABV
14.8%
Your Rating
Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
For the second vintage, Robert Craig Cellars is pleased to present Affinity as a 100% estate grown, single-vineyard bottling from La Londe Vineyard, their estate vineyard in the Mt. George foothills just south of Stag’s Leap.
The structure in the 2014 is incredibly dense, coming from some of the smallest berries ever received from La Londe – a result of early budbreak, extended hang time and the third year of a major drought. It has tremendous depth and concentration, with opulent black raspberry and black currant flavors wrapped in fragrant aromas of licorice, incense and spice box.
Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Verdot, 5% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Aromas of ripe fruit, walnuts and dark chocolate with some cloves. Full body, chewy tannins and a extracted finish. Lots of phenolic character. A little old school in style this year, but it shows promise. Better in 2020.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Their least expensive wine from 2014 is their blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and the rest Petite Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc called Affinity. Delicious black raspberry and blackcurrant fruit, some spice box, licorice and incense are all present in this supple-textured, medium to full-bodied, opulent wine, which is sexy, lush and ideal for drinking over the next decade or more. The color is a healthy dense purple, and the wine full-bodied and textured, with a beautiful finish and real harmony. Drink it over the next decade.
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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.
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