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Obsidian Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.321 ratings
9.24 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 L

Mag of 08’ So approachable. Crowdpleaser.

Mag of 08’ So approachable. Crowdpleaser.

Apr 7th, 2018
Cullen McAlpine

Amazing. So lush. Incredible when first opened. We'll see how it opens.

Amazing. So lush. Incredible when first opened. We'll see how it opens.

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2015
Iwan

Absolutely delicious!

Absolutely delicious!

Sep 6th, 2016
Edmond Bordelon

Howell Mountain heaven! We are going to be up there at the end of October for Halloween on Howell (Howl) Mountain! With wines like this, it will be an amazing time! Thank you Sam Kaplan and Susan Krausz.

Howell Mountain heaven! We are going to be up there at the end of October for Halloween on Howell (Howl) Mountain! With wines like this, it will be an amazing time! Thank you Sam Kaplan and Susan Krausz.

Jun 25th, 2016
Henry Sohn

Wonderful nose. Balanced tannins in the '08. Blackberry, leather, nice finish.

Wonderful nose. Balanced tannins in the '08. Blackberry, leather, nice finish.

May 25th, 2015
Katherine Hansil

Love Howell Mountain cabs and this is no exception. Wonderful from start to finish.

Love Howell Mountain cabs and this is no exception. Wonderful from start to finish.

Aug 9th, 2014
Edmond Bordelon

Winemaker Sam Kaplan is creating raving fans with his pursuit of balance and finish. This is a fine example. Soft on the tongue and long smooth finish.

Winemaker Sam Kaplan is creating raving fans with his pursuit of balance and finish. This is a fine example. Soft on the tongue and long smooth finish.

Jan 17th, 2016
Adriel Lares

Vintner/Owner Memento Mori

9.2

Adriel had this 10 years ago

Adriel had this 10 years ago

May 23rd, 2015
Heather Manross

Heather had this 11 years ago

Heather had this 11 years ago

Mar 8th, 2014
Rick Phillips

Rick had this 4 years ago

Rick had this 4 years ago

Sep 5th, 2020