2011 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder
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Bright, full medium ruby. Enticing aromas of blueberry, mocha and spicecake. Sweet, deep berry and licorice flavors show a pliant texture and very good depth for the vintage, with virtually no sign of greenness. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and noteworthy length.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Exotic, layered and structured, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder is wonderfully complete and expressive. Sweet tobacco, cedar, incense, grilled herbs, new leather and red plums are just some of the many notes that emerge from the glass. Veins of underlying minerality and firm mountain tannins provide the backbone for this serious beautiful, expressive Cabernet Sauvignon. Ferrous notes reappear on the finish, adding distinction and complexity. Readers will have to give the 2011 at least a few years in bottle, even if the wine is already pretty striking.
The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder exhibits more blueberry and sweet cassis fruit, a lovely, medium to full-bodied texture, attractive opulence, soft tannins and a fleshy, long finish displaying impressive purity. As this trio proves, Robert Craig is capable of delivering fine efforts even in a challenging vintage. Robert Craig Winery remains under the radar for high quality, impressive wines. Tel. (707) 252-2250