Expect black currant, dark cherry, cedar, dried herb, and a savory note with full body, refined tannins, and good balance. The 2021 Napa vintage was excellent.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blend
- Region
- USA / California / Napa Valley
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, balanced, oak-aged
The producer
Affinity is the multi-AVA Bordeaux-style blend from Robert Craig Winery, blending fruit from Robert Craig's mountain estate parcels with valley-floor Napa fruit. It's positioned as the more accessible of Robert Craig's Cabernet-based bottlings.
What critics say
Affinity has received consistently strong reviews as a balanced, food-friendly Napa Bordeaux blend.
Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops with herbs, hard aged cheeses