The 2019 Robert Craig Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a notable offering from the North Coast of California, specifically the Howell Mountain sub-appellation in Napa. This wine is crafted from 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot. It has been matured in French oak barrels, with the aging period varying between sources: Decanter mentions 21 months in 100% new French oak, while Robert Parker's Wine Advocate notes 18 months.

One of the most striking aspects of this wine is its rich and complex aroma profile. According to Decanter, it is "richly scented with dark fruit, loamy soil, vivid violet and rose petal notes and coffee beans." The wine offers a decadent array of flavors, including mountain blueberry and mulberry, which are underpinned by mineral notes and firm, chocolaty tannins. Decanter awarded this wine a score of 96, calling it a "deliciously pleasing wine" with "pops of wild herbs on the finish." Notably, only six barrels of this wine were produced.

Vinous gave the highest praise with a score of 97, describing it as "another stellar wine from Robert Craig." The reviewer highlighted its "bright and incisive" nature and "tons of energy," noting a "rush of inky red/purplish fruit, rose petal, lavender, menthol, spice and crushed rocks." They concluded that this "deep, vivid Cabernet hits all the right notes," making it a superb choice.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate provided a slightly lower, but still impressive, score of 94 (with an additional acknowledgment of its potential with 94+ points). This review emphasized the wine's balance, stating that the "cedary" French oak influences are complemented by "attractive sage nuances set against a backdrop of ripe blueberries and cherries." The wine is described as "full-bodied, rich, velvety and long," affirming its quality as "the real deal."

With an alcohol content of 14.8%, this red wine showcases the robust and muscular character typical of Howell Mountain Cabernets. Its integration of dark fruit, floral notes, and firm tannins, along with its limited production, makes it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs and collectors alike.