Clay pot distillation is one of the oldest and rarest production methods still in active use in the mezcal world

along with medals at the New York and San Francisco World Spirits Competitions

and baking spices across a full-bodied

with soils combining brown limestone and silt—conditions that yield Pinot Noir with notable definition and freshness rather than sheer power

where steep terraces face the Danube on primary rock and loess soils

Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 vermouth Clay pot distillation is oneRobert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a mountain sourced Napa Valley Bordeaux style red blend in a standard 750ml bottle. Scoring 93 points from James Suckling, this vintage demonstrates the focused, mineral driven character that has defined the Affinity cuve as one of Napa's more compelling multi vineyard blends. Antonio Galloni of Vinous awarded it 92 points in December 2024, calling it "a terrific entry level offering from Robert Craig."