Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon

Rated 3.92 out of 5 based on 74 customer ratings

Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Name: Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Brand: Robert Craig
SKU: 2AKFOLO2I3WNK6PMPJUHHX5W
Price: 59.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.92 (75 reviews)

$59.95

14.80% /

750ml /

Vintage: 2019

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Winery: Robert Craig
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker: Jason Price
Wine Style: Red Wine - Bold and Structured
Wine Country Of Origin: USA
State / Province: California
Sub Region / AVA: North Coast / Napa County / Napa Valley

Brand: Robert Craig

Wine Description

The Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, a testament to the renowned craftsmanship of the Robert Craig Winery under the guidance of Winemaker Jason Price. This vintage, sourced exclusively from the La Londe Vineyard in Coombsville’s Mt. George foothills, unveils a symphony of flavors that epitomizes the essence of site expression.

In the glass, the 2019 Affinity unveils a profound, inky black hue that mirrors the vineyard’s volcanic soils. The nose is an intricate dance of aromas, as pure cassis and the delicate allure of espresso beans intertwine, creating an invitation to explore further. The fragrance is subtly layered with the herbal grace of sage, echoing the vineyard’s untamed surroundings.

On the palate, this wine emerges as a harmonious blend of power and elegance. While the tannins are notably present, they are refined, embodying the very essence of balance. Dark fruit flavors, led by the majestic blackcurrant, take center stage, carrying the wine’s core with distinction. Thanks to the expertly integrated Bordeaux varieties, the Cabernet Sauvignon’s character blooms, revealing its full potential. Despite the structural intensity, the wine maintains a remarkable supple quality, culminating in a finish that lingers with vibrant acidity.

Earning a well-deserved 90 points from Robert Parker, this 2019 Affinity embodies its Coombsville origins. The wine exudes an air of collectibility and age-worthiness, ensuring it will find a revered place in any cellar. With meticulous attention from vine to bottle, the Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 stands as a tribute to the La Londe Vineyard, where dedication and terroir combine to create a truly exceptional Napa Valley Cabernet.

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Weight	3.5 lbs
Size	750ml

Reviews (75)

75 reviews for Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Rated 4 out of 5
Brenda Back – June 13, 2017
Juicy and young, slightly better than ’13 but not as good as ’12.
Rated 4 out of 5
Rosemarie Mason – August 29, 2017
Approachable but less structured than 2013, with Napa Cabernet notes of fruit, cassis, minerals, anise, and chocolate. Good value for $50.
Rated 4 out of 5
John Finwall – October 19, 2017
Delicious black fruit with dark chocolate and toasty oak notes. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish. Great now, better with age.
Rated 4 out of 5
Matthew Rhoads – October 29, 2017
Robert Craig’s Affinity Cabernet is an estate-grown wine with a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Verdot, 5% Merlot, 3% Malbec, and 2% Cabernet Franc. It has a nice aromatic profile with black cherries, blackberries, and spicy vanilla. It is a full-bodied wine with low-to-medium acidity, silky tannins, and a nicely integrated oak finish. Drink now-2027.
Rated 4 out of 5
Carmella Terry – March 8, 2018
Full-bodied with smooth tannins, this wine offers rich blackberry, black cherry, and currant notes with hints of chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Rated 4 out of 5
Jerry Frazier – May 9, 2018
Dense, luscious Bordeaux-style wine with black cherry, blackberry, and black raspberry flavors. Licorice, dark chocolate, and vanilla notes with smooth tannins. Approachable now and will improve with age.
Rated 4 out of 5
Carlotta Stead – May 18, 2018
Solid dark fruit with notes of dark raspberry. Enjoyed.
Rated 4 out of 5
Donald Pike – May 18, 2018
Great Cab, perfect with duck. Multiple fruit layers and wonderful finish. Perfect gift.
Rated 4 out of 5
Brian Fink – August 16, 2018
Rich blackberry and cherry notes with a touch of earth and spring flowers. Fruit-forward and complex, this lovely Cabernet Sauvignon is priced at $60 and benefits from a decant of two hours. Drink now or age for three years to reach its peak. Medium to long finish.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sophie Ohare – September 21, 2018
Jammy blackberry aroma with hints of vanilla and honey. Spicy blackberry palate with tobacco and herb notes. Fruity with moderate acidity and tannins. A pleasant, crowd-pleasing blend.
Rated 4 out of 5
Amy Damon – November 11, 2018
Balanced with notes of cigar and black cherry. Soft and dry tannins. Will improve over 2-4 years.
Rated 4 out of 5
Mary Luck – November 25, 2018
Inky tone with ruby rim. Medium aromaticity. Dark fruit, spice, and gripping tannins.
Rated 4 out of 5
Marian Crosby – December 29, 2018
Garnet colored. No sediment. Aromas of blackberry, forest floor, mineral, and coffee. Flavors of blackberry, black currant (cassis), and forest floor.
Rated 4 out of 5
Charisse Harris – January 13, 2019
Needs more aging, better after 30 minutes.
Rated 4 out of 5
Robert Shelton – February 15, 2019
Needs more time to develop.
Rated 3 out of 5
Rodney Lozano – March 6, 2019
Balanced and fresh with dense structure and power. Blue and black fruit with minerality.
Rated 4 out of 5
Jacki Benedict – June 16, 2019
Great potential with black raspberries, cherries, spice notes, and minerality. Drink 2020-2028.
Rated 4 out of 5
Angie Underwood – June 16, 2019
Smooth and well-balanced wine with a nice bouquet. Lacks complexity.
Rated 4 out of 5
James Casavant – July 24, 2019
Powerful and thick, Pietros’ Napa Valley Cabernet is a big chewy wine with great flavors. It’s not easy to drink now, but will be wonderful in a year or two.
Rated 4 out of 5
Irene Wells – August 3, 2019
Improved with age.
Rated 3 out of 5
Joan Castillo – August 21, 2019
Cabernet from single vineyard, tastes and smells like mountain fruit. Price increased to $70.
Rated 3 out of 5
Harry Cumming – September 27, 2019
Sexy, ink-black pour.
Rated 4 out of 5
Grover Decourcey – October 10, 2019
Solid wine with minerals, spice, red currants and mild oak. Medium finish.
Rated 4 out of 5
Cara Lymon – October 24, 2019
Napa oozemonster with overpowering coconut and lactone flavors. Bitter and astringent finish.
Rated 4 out of 5
Daniel Allen – October 24, 2019
Plum Market Luxury Tasting (Bad Hunter – Chicago IL): Big and dense start, but too oaky. Less composed middle forward. Good enough in its style, but not thrilling.
Rated 4 out of 5
Louis Marchand – November 6, 2019
Rich yet elegant with hints of plum, blueberry, black currant, dark chocolate, and clove. Lively acidity and fine tannin balance the generous fruit, ending with a licorice root finish.
Rated 4 out of 5
Regina Swisher – November 16, 2019
Black berry and boysenberry notes on nose and palate, big body, mouth-filling fruit, needs cellar time, long finish, better on the second night.
Rated 4 out of 5
Candace Gordon – November 30, 2019
Smooth and balanced with juicy fruit notes. Perfect to enjoy with friends.
Rated 4 out of 5
Frank Luckie – December 9, 2019
Great wine!
Rated 4 out of 5
Kenneth Greig – February 13, 2020
Strong Napa cab with muscular tannins, balanced fruit, and vanilla and oak influence. Softens in a few years.
Rated 4 out of 5
Carmen Almanza – February 13, 2020
Not worth it. Low QPR and lacks complexity, despite trying to improve it with a decant and aerator. Better options available for cheaper.
Rated 4 out of 5
Jenna Ales – April 28, 2020
Affinity: Big, smoky, earthy, and punches above its weight. Pleasantly surprised after years.
Rated 4 out of 5
John Fisher – June 13, 2020
“Blackberry and cherry aromas. Opens up into a classy Napa Cabernet. Excellent.”
Rated 4 out of 5
Harley Walker – July 12, 2020
Stunningly well-meshed classic Bordeaux blend, rich and balanced with black cherry and coffee flavors. Perfect for Meritage fans and great value for money.
Rated 4 out of 5
Juan Mcdaniel – July 15, 2020
Mediocre.
Rated 4 out of 5
Constance Dayton – August 14, 2020
Aroma of strawberry, raspberry preserves and pine needles. Decanted for 2 hours. Initial tannin sting but mellows on the finish.
Rated 4 out of 5
Terry Eastman – August 21, 2020
Fruit-forward nose of blackberry, boysenberry, and spring flowers. Big-bodied with mouth-filling fruit and a long finish. Terrific tonight.
Rated 4 out of 5
Timmy Ziegler – August 24, 2020
A year later, this wine still packs a punch. Dark fruit and black licorice notes. Drink now or hold for further improvement.
Rated 4 out of 5
Lauren Lamas – September 18, 2020
Dark garnet with a black cherry and spice aroma. Medium alcohol and high acidity with a big cherry and chocolate flavor. Tannins are balancing. Good but not worth the price. Will improve with age.
Rated 4 out of 5
Andre Moreno – November 6, 2020
Grippy tannins and smooth flavors.
Rated 4 out of 5
Charles Thomas – November 6, 2020
Pure and nuanced with dark berries, chocolate pudding, red licorice, Spring flowers, and vanilla. Full-bodied with microfiber tannins. Enjoy now until 2030.
Rated 4 out of 5
Walter Thill – January 7, 2021
Deep ruby/purple with more oak than fruit on the nose. Rich, sappy cherry and plum palate with good grip, balance, and acidity. Slightly blurred fruit and chalky/grippy tannins. Mostly American oak, big but not overpowering. 77% Cab S, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot, 4% Cab F, 4% Malbec. Will age but not a long distance runner. (91+)
Rated 4 out of 5
Edward Wade – January 9, 2021
Palate filled with licorice and black currant. Cheers!
Rated 4 out of 5
Lois Newton – January 17, 2021
Blackberry, raspberry, plum, and earthy notes on the nose and palate. Full-bodied with mouth-filling fruit and a long finish. Enjoy now or for the next 8 years.
Rated 4 out of 5
Richard Rivas – February 8, 2021
Black fruit, currants, allspice, chocolate on nose and palate. Big body, soft tannins, mouth-filling fruit, medium finish. Delicious now, peaks in 3 years.
Rated 4 out of 5
Daniel Pitts – February 19, 2021
Medium-bodied with a short finish, this Napa cab has a nose of oak and spice, with little detectable fruit. Some hints of vanilla and baking spices. Aeration didn’t help – prefer drinking straight from the bottle.
Rated 4 out of 5
Phillip Commodore – February 21, 2021
Great Napa cab. Smooth finish.
Rated 4 out of 5
Douglas Shoemaker – March 7, 2021
Solid effort. Drink or hold.
Rated 4 out of 5
Pat Jones – March 30, 2021
Aromas of blackberry, raspberry, and leather with a full-bodied, fruit-filled palate. Great value at $50, can cellar for 7 years. Not my top pick but enjoyable with a long finish.
Rated 3 out of 5
Nicholas Gullatt – May 22, 2021
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Rated 4 out of 5
Mary Pendleton – June 4, 2021
Lovely, bright fruit notes of cherries and raspberries.
Rated 4 out of 5
Manuel Roberts – August 3, 2021
Black-red with tobacco, dark berries, plums, and earthy notes. Slightly astringent finish. Love it!
Rated 4 out of 5
Imelda Davis – August 16, 2021
Deep indigo color. Raspberry, plum, cassis on the palate. Full-bodied with a hint of pepper and clove on the finish.
Rated 4 out of 5
Eula Allison – October 15, 2021
“This wine has a nice ripe fruit flavor, full mouthfeel, and a good finish. It’s a Craig winner and great to drink right upon opening.”
Rated 4 out of 5
Kathleen Cantara – November 19, 2021
Dark currents and berries dance on the palate, pairing perfectly with grilled buffalo. Cheers!
Rated 4 out of 5
Charles Halverson – December 24, 2021
Soft Napa Cab with Bordeaux Blend varietals. Smooth and aged, drinking well now.
Rated 4 out of 5
Christine Mcdonald – February 11, 2022
2018 Affinity red wine from Coombsville. Fleshy black plums, vanilla, mixed spices. Medium tannins, medium body, balanced acidity. Crushed gravel, blackberries, cherries. Long finish. Drink till 2029.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sharon Williams – April 24, 2022
Great Napa blend.
Rated 4 out of 5
Antonio Smith – June 7, 2022
Intensely flavorful mountain fruit. The quintessential high-tier cabernet for steakhouse dining.
Rated 3 out of 5
Jose Corley – August 5, 2022
Needs aging.
Rated 4 out of 5
Vickie Altieri – October 2, 2022
Dark violet color with intense raspberries, dried leather, and some eucalyptus and sweet tobacco on the nose. Full, round, tangy, and textured palate with black and red fruit and savory notes. Drink 2022 – 2026. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 91.
Rated 4 out of 5
Dennis Griffith – October 16, 2022
Excellent Cabernet blend from mostly Coombsville AVA. Strong fruit with leathery body, tobacco and cassis prominent. Grippy tannins with smooth finish after decanting. Robert Craig is a great Cabernet maker.
Rated 4 out of 5
Ruth Mason – October 29, 2022
Fruity, medium tannin, pleasant aroma.
Rated 3 out of 5
Helen Cave – November 3, 2022
Ripe dark fruit, powerful with oak notes.
Rated 4 out of 5
Linda Paez – November 29, 2022
Elegant but inferior to Jessup Cabernet. Not recommended for tasting order.
Rated 4 out of 5
Dianne Knox – December 28, 2022
Fruit dominant, light-bodied wine with notes of black cherry and aged oak. Easy drinker that pairs well with poultry and fish. Best enjoyed within 2-3 years.
Rated 4 out of 5
Teresa Solomon – January 13, 2023
RC is a great intro wine. A bit too fruity on first taste, but settles down well. Less blueberry-ee now.
Rated 4 out of 5
Jeffrey Simpson – January 30, 2023
Balanced and smooth wine with pronounced milk chocolate, red cherries, and blackcurrant flavors. No need to decant. Enjoyable score of 93.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sara Walquist – March 11, 2023
Review: Alchemist Bar & Lounge (San Francisco) – Dark ripe red fruits with a core of black fruits, gentle earth and some chocolate appear with some time. Good juiciness and freshness with gentle steeped tea and minerals. Surprising freshness but loses its health after being opened for a while.
Rated 4 out of 5
Anna Jones – March 18, 2023
WSET Diploma Class Tasting: Deep purple with pronounced intensity and youthful aromas of cassis, cherry, prune, heavily stewed red currant and black currant, spice, smoke, toasted oak, vanilla, chocolate. Dry, full-bodied with chewy high tannins, high alcohol, and intense flavors. Medium(+) finish. Good, not for bottle aging.
Rated 4 out of 5
Mildred Bartolini – April 1, 2023
Fun blend of boysenberry, cocoa and spice.
Rated 4 out of 5
Mary Deruyter – April 4, 2023
Deep purple with notes of berries and cinnamon. Absolutely awesome.
Rated 4 out of 5
Kim Mcgowan – April 6, 2023
‘Funky nose at first, but fades fast. Prefer ’20 and ’18 vintage for better integration. Nevertheless, still delightful.’
Rated 4 out of 5
Daniel Dowd – April 16, 2023
Dark magenta wine with cranberry and black cherry aroma. Red fruit palette with a medium finish. Resembles Rivers Marie NV cab.
Rated 4 out of 5
Angelo Lucas – April 29, 2023
“Nice grip of blueberry and dried fruits with a pleasant medium finish.”

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Drawn from a site in Coombsville, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Affinity is a dark-fruited, slightly herbal effort, with hints of sage that clog around the edges of the blackcurrant core. It's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and dense but not unapproachable, with ripe tannins that join mouthwatering fruit on the finish.

What does Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 taste like?

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidic

leather, earthy, mushroom

cherry, raspberry, red fruit

oak, tobacco, vanilla

pear, peach, stone fruit

blackberry, plum, dark fruit

pepper, licorice, cinnamon

citrus, lemon, grapefruit

cheese, cream, banana

tomato, grass, rhubarb

raisin, fig, dried fruit

violet, lavender, perfume

Food Pairing with Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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