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Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.47 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Much richer on the nose than the 08. Fruits are riper as well. Strong black raspberry cola, mint & eucalyptus, sage, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, anise and decayed dark florals. On the palate; lots of lifting heated spices immediately at it sets. Blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, black raspberry cola, mint & eucalyptus, sage, anise, underbrush, soft leather, wood shavings, soy, fair amount of baking spices, good round acidity and a thick, round, elegant long finish.

Much richer on the nose than the 08. Fruits are riper as well. Strong black raspberry cola, mint & eucalyptus, sage, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, anise and decayed dark florals. On the palate; lots of lifting heated spices immediately at it sets. Blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, black raspberry cola, mint & eucalyptus, sage, anise, underbrush, soft leather, wood shavings, soy, fair amount of baking spices, good round acidity and a thick, round, elegant long finish.

Aug 27th, 2017
Gina Puente

Prob the best nose in recent history. Taste profile too!

Prob the best nose in recent history. Taste profile too!

Jun 2nd, 2018
Eric

Michael Mondavi. Kicked ass with its balance.

Michael Mondavi. Kicked ass with its balance.

Aug 26th, 2017
leon egozi

leon had this 2 years ago

leon had this 2 years ago

Feb 26th, 2022
Drew Chambers

Drew had this 6 years ago

Drew had this 6 years ago

Aug 30th, 2018
leon egozi

leon had this 6 years ago

leon had this 6 years ago

Dec 3rd, 2017
Howard Greenfield

Howard had this 7 years ago

Howard had this 7 years ago

Apr 23rd, 2017