Spring 2026 Wine Release

Candlestick Vineyard

Dear Craigers, I kicked off my odyssey in the fine wine business in 1989 when I was hired by the LaCrosse family at National Wine and Spirits (now RNDC) to […]

New Release: 2023 Howell Mountain Cuvée

Candlestick Vineyard view with sunspot in top left corner

Notes from Elton Slone: For the first time in my twenty one vintages here at RCW, I’m worried that one of our wines might be too good. Make no mistake […]

New Release: Howell Mountain Chenin Blanc

Aerial view of Robert Craig Winery Howell Mountain Estate Vineyard

Notes from Elton Slone: I can’t say with certainty when it occurred — the day or week that I simply stopped ordering domestic Sauvignon Blanc. Maybe it was during the […]

Spring 2025 Wine Release

Affinity & Spring mountain cabernet bottles with spring blossoms in the background

A Note from Elton There’s more than a hint of spring in the air here in Northern California, so I’ll be full-on wearing shorts to the office (farm life has […]

Fall 2024 Release Wines

Candlestick Ridge Estate Vineyard, Howell Mountain

A Note from Elton Slone | Dear Cabernet Clubber, When I look back on 2024 I think that I’ll feel a major sense of relief that it’s in the rearview […]

Spring 2024 Release Wines

Candlestick Ridge

A Note from Elton Slone | Dear Cabernet Clubber, It is my pleasure and honor to welcome you back as a 2024 Robert Craig Winery member. We couldn’t do this […]

Fall 2023 Release Wines

Candlestick Ridge Estate Vineyard, Howell Mountain

A Note from Elton Slone | Dear Cabernet Clubber, In this business, you never stop learning. I was honored to be selected as the moderator of a panel of Howell […]