Robert Craig Winery
Howell Mountain Cuvée
Howell Mountain
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2033.
The ‘22 Howell Mountain Cuvée.
Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain Cuvée 2022 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain Cuvée 2022 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2022 vintage
Robert Craig Winery's 2022 Howell Mountain Cuvée is a Cabernet Sauvignon from United States.
About Robert Craig Winery
Robert Craig Winery's Howell Mountain Cuvée is a Cabernet Sauvignon from United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged hard cheese with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain Cuvée 2022?
Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain Cuvée 2022 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from United States.
What does Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain Cuvée 2022 taste like?
Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain Cuvée 2022 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain Cuvée 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2039. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2033. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain Cuvée 2022?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged hard cheese with quince paste.