Robert Craig 2003 Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Tasting Notes:
The Robert Craig Affinity wine is a powerful, intense expression of its Napa Valley foothills origins. Great depth and complexity are hallmarks of this Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon blend, presenting concentrated fruit, a silky texture, and full tannin structure for long-term aging.

Aromas of full, ripe black cherry, blackberry, currant and a hint of spice offer the promise of deep fruit and further complexity on the palate. Forward, abundant cherry flavors leading into deep black fruit and cassis sets the stage for tremendous depth as the flavors develop in the glass. The wine opens up on the finish with classic, long-lived Napa Valley black fruit, tea and cocoa. A rich, multilayered Cabernet that balances power with finesse.

Vineyard Notes:
The prime Cabernet source is Robert Craig’s estate vineyard and an adjoining property to the south of the Stag’s Leap district, in the southeastern foothills. This cool-climate area, known as Tulocay, produces a Cabernet Sauvignon that is similar to the Bordeaux-region of France – yet is very unique in its own right. Additional Cabernet comes from the warmer hillsides near St. Helena, which contribute added structure and complexity.

Technical Notes:

Appellation:	Napa Valley
Winemaker:	Chad Alexander
Harvest dates:	September 28 – October 25
Average sugar:	25.2 Brix
TA:	0.60 g/100ml
pH:	3.62
Alcohol:	14.6%
Barrel Aging:	20 months in French oak
Bottling Date:	July 2005
Release date:	April 2006