{"product_id":"robert-craig-cabernet-sauvignon-mount-veeder","title":"Robert Craig 2022 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRobert Craig Winery built its reputation on a single idea: that the best Napa Valley Cabernet comes from the mountains. The winery’s three flagship Cabernets come from three mountain appellations (Howell Mountain, Spring Mountain, and Mount Veeder), and each shows a different face of mountain fruit. The Mount Veeder bottling is the most structured and powerful of them, and the winery calls it “simply a massive, iconic example of what is possible in the Mount Veeder AVA.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMount Veeder, on the western side of the Napa Valley, is a steep, rocky, high-elevation appellation where thin soils and slopes restrict vine vigor and produce small berries with intense flavor, and where tannin tends to be firm. The 2022 is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec, and 1% Petit Verdot, at 14.5% ABV, and Vinous’s review identifies the source as the Amentet Vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth critics who reviewed it scored it 94. Vinous’s Antonio Galloni (December 2024): “The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Amentet Vineyard is another stellar wine from Robert Craig. Mint, iron, white pepper, menthol and crushed rocks all weave through a core of intense dark-toned fruit. This needs cellaring, as the tannins are pretty imposing in the early going. A dollop of Cabernet Franc adds an attractive upper register of aromatics.” James Suckling: “Beautiful aromas of dark fruit, baking spices and violets give way to richly layered black cherries, blueberries, spearmint and crème de cassis on the palate. Polished but significant tannins round out the texture and lead to a lingering finish. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe winery’s own notes describe “dried cocoa flake, pencil shavings, cassis, dark floral undertones, and mineral accents” emerging “after a couple of minutes of air,” and “a tannin structure that is profound, but the tannins remain juicy, round and well developed so that the wine enjoys a seamless weight on the palate and a finish that extends beyond expectation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a Cabernet that benefits from time. Galloni’s advice is to cellar it, and a decant of an hour or two helps if you open one young. It’s a good pairing for ribeye, lamb, and braised short ribs, and a good match for customers who like the structure of a mountain Cabernet. For context, Vinous scored the 2021 Mount Veeder 96 and the 2023 97 (November 2025; due for release in fall 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRobert Craig 2022 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by Robert Craig Winery from the Amentet Vineyard in the Mount Veeder AVA, Napa Valley, California. A blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec, and 1% Petit Verdot. 14.5% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous — 94 Points (December 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Amentet Vineyard is another stellar wine from Robert Craig. Mint, iron, white pepper, menthol and crushed rocks all weave through a core of intense dark-toned fruit. This needs cellaring, as the tannins are pretty imposing in the early going. A dollop of Cabernet Franc adds an attractive upper register of aromatics.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Beautiful aromas of dark fruit, baking spices and violets give way to richly layered black cherries, blueberries, spearmint and crème de cassis on the palate. Polished but significant tannins round out the texture and lead to a lingering finish. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Craig Winery (tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dried cocoa flake, pencil shavings, cassis, dark floral undertones and mineral accents all emerge from the glass after a couple of minutes of air. The tannin structure is profound, but the tannins remain juicy, round and well developed so that the wine enjoys a seamless weight on the palate and a finish that extends beyond expectation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark fruit, violets, and baking spice, with dried cocoa flake, pencil shavings, cassis, and mineral accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and layered, with black cherry, blueberry, cassis, spearmint, mint, iron, and white pepper, with polished but substantial tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and lingering, with crushed rock and a mineral, mentholated lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Veeder AVA, Napa Valley, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91% Cabernet Sauvignon · 7% Cabernet Franc · 1% Malbec · 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRobert Craig Winery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmentet Vineyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVinous (Antonio Galloni) 94 · James Suckling 94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecant now, or cellar (Galloni: “needs cellaring”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA powerful, structured, mineral, mountain-grown Napa Cabernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack cherry, blueberry, cassis, violets, spearmint, pencil shavings, crushed rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibeye and grilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb and venison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant for an hour or two; serve at about 62-65°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18085008069,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Robert_Craig_2022_Mount_Veeder_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Napa_Valley_750ml.jpg?v=1793636437","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/robert-craig-cabernet-sauvignon-mount-veeder","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}