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Robert Craig 2015 Howell Mountain Napa Valley Merlot

Robert Craig 2015 Howell Mountain Napa Valley Merlot

Howell Merlot!
Robert Craig Returns
Howell Merlot!
Robert Craig Returns

Mission Codename Bob's Back

Man, it seems like groundhog day here at Wine Spies HQ lately. Every day another stupendous wine bursts onto the scene. This time we went back to the well at Robert Craig and scored a killer Howell Mountain Merlot. At an even bigger 51% off!!

True insiders know Robert Craig crushes it. If there was a King of the Mountain Cabernet award, Robert Craig would be a front runner. From their winery at the very top of Howell Mountain (2300ft) they have been cranking out blockbuster wines since the early 90s, focusing almost exclusively on hillside and mountain fruit sourced from their estate vineyard and also from Mount Veeder, Diamond Mountain, and Spring Mountain. They have a rabid following, a devoted family of fans who scoop their releases year in, year out. So we were beyond THRILLED to get our hands on ANYTHING from them.

So, about this wine. It’s NOT your mama’s Merlot. Oh no…this is rockin’, rumpshaking, head clapping stuff that could give any great Pomerol a run. This vintage has a little more bounce per ounce thanks to the addition of fruit from Candlestick Ridge, a fantastic vineyard Robert Craig just purchased on Howell Mountain. It also includes 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and a splash of Malbec. The end result delivers a rich, complex melange of plum, sweet black cherry, fresh baked pie crust, and cedar all wrapped up in a medium body with soft mouthfeel and gentle tannins.

At over 50% off it’s a ridiculous chance to enjoy some of this much loved producer’s wine. If that last offer from Robert Craig is any indication, this one is already running low and moving fast - like a dachshund race. Best make moves if you want in on this one!

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What the Winery Says 2015 Howell Mountain Napa Valley Merlot

Robert Craig
Robert Craig
Winemaker
Jason Price
Varietals
86% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Vintage
2015
Appellation
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
Vineyards
Robert Craig Estate & Candlestick Ridge
Alcohol
14.8%
Sugar at harvest
24.7° Brix
Total acidity
6.2g/L
ph
3.69
Harvest dates
September 15 - October 3, 2015
Bottling date
May 2, 2017
Aging
18 months
Barrels:
50% new French oak

About the Winery Robert Craig

Robert Craig Winemaker Jason Price
Robert Craig Winemaker Jason Price
Robert Craig 2015 Howell Mountain Napa Valley Merlot 750ml Wine Bottle
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