Some of the greatest and most cellar-worthy wines in the world are grown in very poor soils, and our Howell Mountain Cabernet is a classic example. Struggling in the shallow, compressed volcanic ash on our rugged slope, the vines send their roots deep into the earth in search of water and nutrients. Flavor profile: Full-bodied [...]
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Some clichés exist for a reason and here’s a classic example: Grilled steak paired with a really good glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Honestly, can you imagine ever getting tired of such a simple, delicious pleasure? And, when you throw a healthy dose of garlic into the equation, you’ve got a real crowd pleaser. This quick [...]
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When you’re in the mood for intensity, pull the cork on this one! Deep, dark flavors are a natural for mountain fruit. The water and nutrient-stressed vines at our Howell Mountain site yield tiny grapes that almost look like purple peas! The increased skin to juice ratio pumps up the volume when it comes to color, [...]
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Tremendous depth and complexity. Rich, deep and dark, our Howell Mountain Cabernet is perfumed with sweet black plum, dried cherry, roasted espresso bean and anise. Lush, palate-coating flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, cedar and subtle smoke finish with round, integrated tannins. LISTEN (MP3) Download Winemaker Notes
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“This is a wine for serious Cabernet drinkers…” comments Geoff Gorsuch, our Winemaker. “The beautiful mountain fruit gives us such incredible depth of color, flavor and texture. It’s a big, sumptuous mouthful!” In a hillside situation, with limited available water and nutrients, the vines produce very low yields of intensely flavored, tiny grapes. “…this kind [...]
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This classic Cabernet is from Howell Mountain, one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious mountaintop appellations. This vintage presents a complex nose of black cherries, cherry cordial, oak spice, elegant floral scents and a hint of sweet tobacco. This is a tremendously concentrated wine with luscious chocolate, black currant, blackberry, plum and strawberry flavors… rounding off [...]
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