1994 Robert Craig Affinity

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 86.8 points

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  3/6/2023 - Mrbuzz Likes this wine: 92 Points

  An old friend from back in the day...last bottle from release, decanted for sediment...the color is gorgeous garnet black cherry, youthful Burgundy-esk...big nose of tobacco wrapper, sous bois earth, plum liqueur, cherry cordials, pencil...in the mouth surprisingly youthful with some tart cherry, pomegranate, plum fruit...acid kicked up, the once rich and ripe fruit is thinning...not really complexing, but nothing off putting either...some tobacco and walnut oil...dried herbs...but i'm diggin the brightness...youthful silky sheen of fine tannins...finish a little bitter...still quite satisfying for the old bugger! Always nice to end a producer and wine from the cellar on a good note. Cheers my friend!

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  6/9/2011 - bobbubbabs wrote: 79 Points

  'Off' smelling and off-putting. Tastes stale. Unwilling to serve to guests. Still a few bottles remaining-hoping this is not representative of the rest. Have come to understand (sadly, from repeated experience) how un-age worthy most Cali cabs are, with 1994s being the leading culprit.

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  1/13/2011 - bosekk wrote: 87 Points

  Still good after 16 years. Last legs though. Enjoyable nonetheless

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  12/27/2004 - Tejano wrote: 89 Points

  Ready to go...clear light purplish hue that seemed to be fading. Strong aromas of minerals and dark fruit that yielded a rounded and light gripping taste that wanted to be more than it was. Maybe that was me. Tannic structure was smooth...leaving a nice, but not long fruity finish. Enjoyable.

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