Robert Craig Winery

Howell Mountain Zinfandel

9.355 ratings

9.317 pro ratings

Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA

Zinfandel

Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.3

Took about an hour to open up but after that it was gorgeous. My kind of zin. Bold and not jammy

Took about an hour to open up but after that it was gorgeous. My kind of zin. Bold and not jammy

Sep 11th, 2015

9.3

Outstanding in all respects. Wow.

Outstanding in all respects. Wow.

Jun 23rd, 2015

9.4

Bold, rich, and racy

Bold, rich, and racy

Jun 11th, 2015

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9.6

How Zinfandel should taste!

How Zinfandel should taste!

Oct 19th, 2014

Katy Jossy Simanski

9.4

Just the right amount of spice and a pop of acid.

Just the right amount of spice and a pop of acid.

Oct 9th, 2014

9.8

Exceptional vintage, producer and vineyard = ethereal and classic expression of this enigmatic varietal ....

Exceptional vintage, producer and vineyard = ethereal and classic expression of this enigmatic varietal ....

Mar 5th, 2014

8.6

Dramk with dugan and enjoyed it by itself

Dramk with dugan and enjoyed it by itself

Sep 14th, 2012

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

OG red-table-cloth Italian but amped up. This wine soared… dark, rich purple… blackberry, earth, loam, touch of saddle-leather and tobacco. Explosive aromas that delivered a big, friendly hug. Remarkably understated weight on the palette… complex, NOT jammy and long finish with round, expressive tannins. This zin reinforced my contention that good Cali zin deserves consideration anytime pasta, red-sauce, and veal are on the table. Happy Easter, Vinous!

OG red-table-cloth Italian but amped up. This wine soared… dark, rich purple… blackberry, earth, loam, touch of saddle-leather and tobacco. Explosive aromas that delivered a big, friendly hug. Remarkably understated weight on the palette… complex, NOT jammy and long finish with round, expressive tannins. This zin reinforced my contention that good Cali zin deserves consideration anytime pasta, red-sauce, and veal are on the table. Happy Easter, Vinous!

Apr 2nd, 2023

9.6

Might be my favorite zin... Love Howell Mountain, and this wine represents everything mountain fruit has to offer!

Might be my favorite zin... Love Howell Mountain, and this wine represents everything mountain fruit has to offer!

Nov 21st, 2017

8.4

Disappointed. Seemed very flat and simple.

Disappointed. Seemed very flat and simple.

Mar 2nd, 2017