The Craig Blog

Three wines featured in the Valentine's Virtual Tasting held February 14, 2023

“First Loves” Virtual Tasting Video

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Elton Slone was joined by Jonah Beer to celebrate our “First Loves” on Valentine’s Day with three inaugural vintage wines: 2015 Côte de Craig, 2016 “The Stick”and the 2019 Mount Veeder Cabernet Franc. Our love for these wines has only grown and deepened through the years. Enjoy this recorded recap of the

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Summer View of Robert Craig Winery atop Howell Mountain

Spring 2023 Release Wines

A Note from Elton Slone | Dear Cabernet Clubber, Welcome to 2023 with Robert Craig Winery! It is my pleasure to invite you back through our virtual gates again as a partner in our business and our culture. Thank you for your continued support of our wines and philosophy here at The Craig. Your membership

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October 1st Fall Festival Photo Gallery

The Craig Fall Festival is in the books! With Fall upon us in the Napa Valley and harvest nearly complete here at Robert Craig, we were thrilled to welcome our Craig family to the Salon for a proper shindig with the Fall Festival! We jammed to the sweet sounds of local San Francisco musician Roem

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Robert Craig Drops First NFT Collection

Robert Craig Wine NFTs are on the horizon! Robert Craig’s team has been working hard behind the scenes to launch the first ever Robert Craig wine NFT Collection in partnership with Cuvee Collective. The collection will provide wine NFT holders access to unique benefits and experiences and are launching TODAY, September 12th, at 2:00pm!  As some

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June 25th Summer Soirée Photo Gallery

The Craig Summer Soirée is in the books! We got down to the bluesy beats of the Ordinary Sons, relished every bite of Chef Ben of ZuZu’s famous paella, enjoyed a tasty spread from Napa Valley Bistro, savored sweet treats from Monday Bakery, sipped and swirled some truly fabulous wines while catching up with good

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2021 La Fleur Craig Grenache Rose bottle with summer flowers on a table

Celebrate Summer Solstice with La Fleur Craig Rosé

A Note from Elton Slone on the 2021 Release | The warm weather has arrived after an unusually cool and windy Spring here on Howell Mountain and on Mount Veeder. Along with celebrating Mom, Spring also marks our transition to outdoor dining, gardening, an easing of work tensions (unless you’re a farmer) and a move to

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Bob Craig with Elton Slone

“Bob’s Birthday Celebration” Virtual Tasting Video

On Friday, April 29, 2022, Elton Slone was joined by Craig Ploof and Collin Cranor of Grape Culture Napa to celebrate Bob Craig’s spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. To celebrate Bob’s birthday anniversary on Friday, April 29, they spent an hour tasting through three library wines that Bob especially loved while discussing the hardships and

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Summer View of Robert Craig Winery atop Howell Mountain

Spring 2022 Release Wines

A Note from Elton Slone | It is hard for me to articulate how much I am looking forward to the Spring here at Robert Craig Winery. Our 2019 wines are the finest we have ever produced, we have finally found a brand-compatible tasting salon space downtown (where the furniture has finally arrived), and we

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Truffle Shuffle's Mushroom Gnocchi featured at the Robert Craig Feb 11, 2022, Virtual Tasting

Valentine’s Virtual Tasting Video

On Friday, February 11, 2022, the Craig’s own Elton Slone was joined by Truffle Shuffle Chef Connie McGuire to celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a special interactive Robert Craig Winery Virtual Tasting & Dinner, featuring our library treasures paired alongside Wild Mushroom Gnocchi with black truffles, brown butter and sage from “Truffle Shuffle.” Featuring 2019 Gap’s

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Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain View

A Note From Elton

Welcome to the New Year: 2022 Dear Craiger, I’m writing this New Year’s note wearing slippers and a flannel while considering the addition of a warm hat in the wee morning hours here in San Rafael. As opposed to last year at this time when my usual day uniform included shorts, t-shirt and good sunglasses.

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