Robert Craig Howell Mountain Napa Cabernet 2021 Rated 96VM

VinoUS Media Review
Rated 96
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) is another fabulous wine in this range. Inky dark fruit, lavender, wild flowers, jasmine, spice, creme de cassis and pencil shavings are all beautifully delineated. This deep, potent Howell Mountain Cabernet delivers the goods. Drinking Window 2025-2033.

Robert Craig Howell Mountain Napa Cabernet 2021

A powerful, mountain-grown Cabernet, Robert Craig's Howell Mountain 2021 delivers the structure, intensity, and age-worthy depth that define this iconic AVA.
Sourced from high-elevation estate vineyards, it showcases dark fruit, firm tannins, and the signature volcanic-soil minerality that Craig fans seek out every vintage.

Key Details

• Producer: Robert Craig Winery
• Region: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
• Varietal: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 4% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
• Farming: Mountain-grown, sustainably farmed
• ABV: 14.5%

Tasting Notes

• Blackberry, cassis, and black cherry
• Graphite, cocoa, cedar, and mountain herbs
• Full-bodied with firm, age-worthy tannins
• Long, structured finish with volcanic minerality

Profile & Craft

• High-elevation vineyards (2,000+ ft) deliver intensity and natural acidity
• Aged in French oak for depth, polish, and complexity
• Known for power, purity, and long-term cellar potential
• One of Robert Craig's flagship mountain Cabernet expressions

Serving & Pairing

• Decant 1-2 hours for optimal expression
• Pairs with ribeye, lamb, braised short ribs, and aged cheeses
• Cellar-worthy for 10-20 years
• Ideal for collectors of structured, mountain-grown Napa Cabernet