2016 Robert Craig Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

“Tasted as a barrel sample, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is another pure, elegant, classic wine from this estate. Blueberries, tobacco leaf, forest floor and underbrush notes all emerge from this medium to full-bodied beauty that has ripe tannin, notable freshness, and again, awesome purity of fruit.” (12/2017)

“The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) is going to need at least a few years to come into its own, as the tannins are pretty fierce at this stage. Tightly wound and packed, the 2016 is full of energy. Raspberry jam, iron, dried flowers red flowers, mint and white pepper all help give the 2016 a decidedly high-toned profile, but it is the wine's energy and sense of drive that stand out most. (AG)” (12/2018)

“This has attractive, softly fleshy red plums around deeper-set blackcurrant and a core of long, ripe, smooth tannins. Very nicely delivered blend of 82 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 18 per cent merlot that has drinkable appeal now.” (10/2018)