La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2864 ratings
9.2171 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
Dr. Owen Bargreen

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon by La Jota is a seductive blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Cabernet Franc, 7.5% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot which was aged for 22 months in 65% new French oak prior to bottling. Needing more than a two hour decant at this juncture, the wine takes on glorious creme de cassis, Turkish coffee, blueberry cordial and wild thyme aromatics. The palate shows marvelous complexly and range. Black tea, blueberry compote, mocha and blackberry pie flavors all beautifully mingle in the glass. Rich and layered, this hedonistic effort will cellar marvelously for decades. Be sure to give this at least a two hour decant if enjoying in its youth. Drink 2020-2045- 95

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon by La Jota is a seductive blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Cabernet Franc, 7.5% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot which was aged for 22 months in 65% new French oak prior to bottling. Needing more than a two hour decant at this juncture, the wine takes on glorious creme de cassis, Turkish coffee, blueberry cordial and wild thyme aromatics. The palate shows marvelous complexly and range. Black tea, blueberry compote, mocha and blackberry pie flavors all beautifully mingle in the glass. Rich and layered, this hedonistic effort will cellar marvelously for decades. Be sure to give this at least a two hour decant if enjoying in its youth. Drink 2020-2045- 95

1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2019
James R. Gilbarty

The elevation of this vineyard comes out in the wine! Beautifully made!

The elevation of this vineyard comes out in the wine! Beautifully made!

Aug 22nd, 2020
Doug Hengel

I'm not a big fan of Napa Cabs. I generally find them too expensive and/or over the top. This one is not cheap, but is elegant, fresh and beautifully structured.

I'm not a big fan of Napa Cabs. I generally find them too expensive and/or over the top. This one is not cheap, but is elegant, fresh and beautifully structured.

Mar 16th, 2019
Kimberly Anderson

Purplish black with heady scents of mocha, blueberry and herbs. Pomegranate, dusty plum, and espresso. Black tea notes on the finish. Plush but not over the top. A 30 minute decant made a big difference with this wine.

Purplish black with heady scents of mocha, blueberry and herbs. Pomegranate, dusty plum, and espresso. Black tea notes on the finish. Plush but not over the top. A 30 minute decant made a big difference with this wine.

Mar 16th, 2019
Neal Ferry

Fruit Forward

Fruit Forward

Jan 24th, 2019
Leslie Bartos

New Year’s Eve courtesy the Higgins. Decanted a couple of hours, but still so young. Very promising!

New Year’s Eve courtesy the Higgins. Decanted a couple of hours, but still so young. Very promising!

Jan 12th, 2019
John Berghoff

John had this 3 years ago

John had this 3 years ago

Jan 8th, 2021
John Berghoff

John had this 3 years ago

John had this 3 years ago

Dec 25th, 2020
Matt Murphy

Matt had this 4 years ago

Matt had this 4 years ago

Jan 15th, 2020
Greg Giere

Greg had this 4 years ago

Greg had this 4 years ago

Mar 4th, 2020