Robert Craig Howell Mountain Napa Cabernet 2022 Rated 95VM

VinoUS Media Review
Rated 95
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) is one of the most impressive wines in this range. Inky dark fruit, gravel, chocolate, incense, licorice and spice all saturate the palate. This deep, layered Cabernet Sauvignon is lights-out. The 2022 is a blend of fruit from Summit Lake and Candlestick Ridge. Drinking Window 2026-2034.

Robert Craig Howell Mountain Napa Cabernet 2022

A powerful, mountain-grown Cabernet, Robert Craig's Howell Mountain 2022 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: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 2% Merlot
• Farming: Mountain-grown, sustainably farmed
• ABV: 14.8%

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